Published Jan 23, 6:24pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 23, 6:24pm ET
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Updated Jan 23, 6:24pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Washington Wizards. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Wizards pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -10 (-110) |
| Washington Wizards | +10 (-110) |
Charlotte has won two of its last three games, which includes a 124-97 victory against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
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The Hornets led 62-41 at the break and increased their advantage to 30 points heading into the fourth en route to a 27-point win.
Charlotte placed six players in double figures. Brandon Miller led the way with 20 points and four assists. Collin Sexton added 19 points and four assists in 23 minutes of action off the bench.
After posting a 120-112 win against Orlando, the Wizards have dropped each of their last eight games. This stretch includes a 107-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The Wizards never led in this game. But they pulled even at 83 in the final frame. However, Denver responded with a 9-0 burst down the stretch, securing its 30th win of the season.
Kyshawn George was one of five players in double figures for the Wizards. He scored 20 points, collected 12 rebounds, and handed out seven assists. Tre Johnson contributed 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting overall and 3-for-7 from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets have won the last two meetings in this series, and are a perfect 5-0 in their last five outings against divisional opponents.
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