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Wizards at Hornets

NBA · Tuesday, Dec 23 · 6:00 PM CT · Spectrum Center · Final WSH 109 – CHA 126
← NBA / Dec 23, 2025

Final Box Score

from the game summary
Team1234T
WSH31342519109
CHA24383034126
Team box
WSH·CHA
40-97
field goals
42-93
10-35
3-pointers
20-50
19-23
free throws
22-27
49
rebounds
51
22
assists
35
6
turnovers
5
50
points in paint
40
Top performers
PlayerTeamMINPTSREBAST
LaMelo BallCHA252329
Brandon MillerCHA302044
Kon KnueppelCHA281932
Khris MiddletonWSH221611
Marvin Bagley IIIWSH211531
CJ McCollumWSH331464

For context, not in our forecast.

Game Flow

score margin
CHA +19
WSH +19
Q1Q2Q3Q4
largest lead: CHA 19 · WSH 10lead changes: 11

For context, not in our forecast.

Final · our forecast was WSH 34%, CHA 66% · Updated Dec 23, 2025

Expected margin
CHA by 5.0
Expected score
CHA 117.5 – 112.5 WSH
Expected total
229.9
WizardsThe matchupHornets
+198Our fair odds−198
112.5Expected points117.5
−1.35Power rating−0.88
112.7Points / game115.1
126.1Allowed / game119.2
46.1FG%45.6
35.73P%35.8
43.7Rebounds / game44.1
5−22Season record9−20
3−7Last 104−6
Cam WhitmoreOutGrant Williams · Mason Plumlee

Prediction markets

Kalshi · Polymarket US · ProphetX · Novig
WSH chance · CHA chance
Our model fair33.6%66.4%
Kalshino two-sided price
Polymarket USno two-sided price
ProphetXno two-sided price
Novigno two-sided price
Full price table
TeamOur modelfairKalshi Polymarket US ProphetX Novig 
Moneyline
WSHWashington Wizards+19834%————
CHACharlotte Hornets−19866%————
SpreadCHA by 5.0
WSHWashington Wizards+5our margin————
CHACharlotte Hornets−5our margin————
Totalwe expect 229.9
Over229.9our total————
Under229.9our total————

These are each venue’s last prices before the start (Kalshi’s moneyline: its pre-game close). Odds are the price to buy that side now, taker fee included; the small percent is the implied chance of that same price. Highlighted is the best price in the row among venues on the same line. — means not listed (hover or tap for why). A market price is not the true chance of winning.

Margin range

Charlotte Hornets by 5.0 expected
Washington Wizards by 46 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 45 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 44 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 43 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 42 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 41 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 40 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 39 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 38 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 37 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 36 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 35 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 34 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 33 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 32 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 31 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 30 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 29 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 28 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 27 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 26 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 25 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 24 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 23 points: <1%Washington Wizards by 22 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 21 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 20 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 19 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 18 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 17 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 16 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 15 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 14 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 13 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 12 points: 1%Washington Wizards by 11 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 10 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 9 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 8 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 7 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 6 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 5 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 4 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 3 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 2 points: 2%Washington Wizards by 1 point: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 1 point: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 2 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 3 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 4 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 5 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 6 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 7 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 8 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 9 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 10 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 11 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 12 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 13 points: 3%Charlotte Hornets by 14 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 15 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 16 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 17 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 18 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 19 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 20 points: 2%Charlotte Hornets by 21 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 22 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 23 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 24 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 25 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 26 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 27 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 28 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 29 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 30 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 31 points: 1%Charlotte Hornets by 32 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 33 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 34 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 35 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 36 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 37 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 38 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 39 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 40 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 41 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 42 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 43 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 44 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 45 points: <1%Charlotte Hornets by 46 points: <1%
← WSH wins byCHA wins by →
Charlotte Hornets wins by 5 or more54%
Charlotte Hornets wins by 10 or more38%
Charlotte Hornets wins by 15 or more25%
Within 5 points either way24%

Centered on the expected margin above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.

Total range

229.9 expected
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Total points, both teams
Total over 219.570%
Total over 229.550%
Total over 239.531%
Total from 220 to 23939%

Centered on the expected total above; shape from the real results of 6,530 past NBA games.

Starting Lineups

from the box score
Washington Wizards
GCJ McCollumstarted
GBilal Coulibalystarted
FKhris Middletonstarted
FKyshawn Georgestarted
CAlex Sarrstarted
Charlotte Hornets
GLaMelo Ballstarted
GKon Knueppelstarted
FMiles Bridgesstarted
FMoussa Diabatestarted
FBrandon Millerstarted

For context, not in our forecast.

Rest and Schedule

before this game
WSH·CHA
Dec 21, 2025 vs SA
last game
Dec 22, 2025 at CLE
1 day
days of rest
0 days
no
back-to-back
yes
3
games in last 7 days
3
road after a home game
home / road
home after a road game

For context, not in our forecast.

Who's Out

NBA official injury report · Dec 23, 5:00 PM ET
Washington Wizards
WSHCam Whitmore · right shoulder; sorenessOut
Charlotte Hornets
CHAGrant Williams · right knee; surgeryOut
CHAMason Plumlee · right groin; strainOut
CHARyan Kalkbrenner · left elbow; sprainQuestionable
CHACollin Sexton · left quad; strainProbable
CHAJosh Green · left achilles; tendinopathyProbable

For context, not in our forecast.

Team Comparison

2025–26 season · box-score averages from 27+ games
WSH·CHA
−1.35
rating (0 = average)
−0.88
112.7
points / game
115.1
126.1
points allowed / game
119.2
5−22
season record
9−20
2−10
home record
6−8
3−12
away record
3−12
L1
streak
L2
3−7
last 10
4−6
46.1
FG%
45.6
35.7
3P%
35.8
43.7
rebounds / game
44.1
25.6
assists / game
26.0
15.7
turnovers / game
16.2
46.2
points in paint / game
48.8

Rating Trend

WSH · CHA · 56 days
Washington WizardsCharlotte Hornets
Rating (0 = average team)

Head to Head

last 10 meetings · CHA 3−7
Oct 26, 2025at WSHCHA 139 − 113
Mar 1, 2025at CHAWSH 113 − 100
Feb 3, 2025at CHAWSH 124 − 114
Dec 26, 2024at WSHWSH 113 − 110
Dec 19, 2024at WSHWSH 123 − 114
Mar 8, 2024at WSHWSH 112 − 100
Nov 22, 2023at CHACHA 117 − 114
Nov 10, 2023at WSHCHA 124 − 117
Nov 8, 2023at CHAWSH 132 − 116
Feb 8, 2023at WSHWSH 118 − 104

WSH · Last 10

3−7 · streak L1
Dec 21, 2025vs SA113 − 124L
Dec 20, 2025at MEM130 − 122W
Dec 18, 2025at SA94 − 119L
Dec 14, 2025at IND108 − 89W
Dec 12, 2025vs CLE126 − 130L
Dec 6, 2025vs ATL116 − 131L
Dec 4, 2025vs BOS101 − 146L
Dec 2, 2025at PHI102 − 121L
Dec 1, 2025vs MIL129 − 126W
Nov 28, 2025at IND86 − 119L

CHA · Last 10

4−6 · streak L2
Dec 22, 2025at CLE132 − 139L
Dec 20, 2025at DET86 − 112L
Dec 18, 2025vs ATL133 − 126W
Dec 14, 2025at CLE119 − 111W
Dec 12, 2025vs CHI126 − 129L
Dec 7, 2025vs DEN106 − 115L
Dec 5, 2025at TOR111 − 86W
Dec 3, 2025at NY104 − 119L
Dec 1, 2025at BKN103 − 116L
Nov 29, 2025vs TOR118 − 111W