Venue & Game Info
Arena: Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Tipoff: 6:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network (WAS), Bally Sports Southeast (CHA), NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Charlotte Hornets:
Grant Williams – day-to-day (ACL recovery)
Josh Green – day-to-day (shoulder)
Brandon Miller – questionable (shoulder soreness)
Washington Wizards:
Bilal Coulibaly – out (thumb injury)
Team Recent Form
Charlotte Hornets:
Beat Brooklyn 136–117 in opener, then lost 125–121 at Philadelphia.
Offense: Averaging 128.5 PPG (Top 5 in NBA).
Defense: Allowing 121.0 PPG.
Leaders: LaMelo Ball (27 PPG, 10 RPG, 8 APG), Brandon Miller (25 PPG in opener).
Washington Wizards:
Lost 133–120 to Milwaukee, then beat Dallas 117–107.
Offense: Averaging 118.5 PPG.
Defense: Allowing 120.0 PPG.
Leaders: Kyshawn George (34 points vs Dallas), Kyle Kuzma (21.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG).
Key Player Matchups
LaMelo Ball (CHA) vs Tre Johnson III (WAS): Ball’s all-around playmaking against Washington’s young guard defense.
Brandon Miller (CHA, if active) vs Kyle Kuzma (WAS): Two versatile forwards who can score at all three levels.
Mark Williams (CHA C) vs Marvin Bagley III (WAS C): Interior battle—Williams’ rim protection vs Bagley’s rebounding.
Series History
2024–25 Season: Wizards swept Hornets 4–0.
Last 5 Meetings: Wizards 5–0.
At Washington: Wizards have won 3 straight at Capital One Arena.
Betting Trends
Charlotte Hornets:
1-1 ATS this season.
4 of last 5 games OVER 230 points.
21.9% win rate as underdogs last season.
Washington Wizards:
1-1 ATS this season.
6-0 ATS last season when holding opponents under 105 points.
33.3% win rate as favorites last season.
Game Odds
Charlotte Hornets 238.45
Washington Wizards – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 25, 2025
