Hornets vs. Wizards prediction, odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 3 best bets from model on 48-24 run

Washington Wizards host Charlotte Hornets on Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Washington is listed as a 1.5-point home favorite. The over-under is 232. 5 in the latest Hornets vs. Wizards odds. SportsLine's proven computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

Hornets vs. Wizards is a 2018 NBA game. Washington Wizards are 5-1 against the spread in the last six games. Charlotte Hornets are 4-0 against-the-spread in their last four games and 232.5 points are the over-under for this game's score.

Hornets are 4-0 against the spread in the last four games. Wizards are 5-1 against spread against Hornets in last six games and are favored by 1.5 points.

Charlotte's offense has been elite this season. The Hornets are scoring well over 1.1 points per possession. Charlotte is in the top five in 3-point shooting, making more than 37 percent of long-range shots. They also produce more more 26 assists per game.

Washington Wizards are playing well on offense this season. Charlotte Hornets are a team with some weaknesses. Washington Wizards have a better offense than Charlotte. Wizards generate 23.9 assists per game. Hornets have the worst defensive rating in the NBA.

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total and predicts the teams to combine for 219 points. One side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations.