Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets (12-23-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On December 23, 2025, the Charlotte Hornets (9-20) and Washington Wizards (5-22), rivals in the Southeast Division, will square off at Spectrum Centre. The teams are playing each other for the second time this year. The Hornets are 5.5-point favorites against the Wizards on Tuesday.

The matchup's over/under is 232.5 points. Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, the Charlotte Hornets (9-20) and Washington Wizards (5-22) will square off at Spectrum Centre in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets have scored more than 232.5 points in 12 (out of 29) of their games this year. In contrast, the Wizards have scored more than 232.5 points in 18 of their 27 games this season.

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets - When and where to watch the game

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets game will tip off on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The venue is at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. FDSSE and MNMT will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo will broadcast the whole match for live stream users.

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets - Expected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

PG CJ McCollum
SG Kyshawn George
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Khris Middleton
C Alex Sarr

Charlotte Hornets

PG LaMelo Ball
SG Kon Knueppel
SF Brandon Miller
PF Miles Bridges
C Ryan Kalkbrenner

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets - Injury Report

Washington Wizards

• Cam Whitmore – Questionable (Shoulder)
• Marvin Bagley III – Questionable (Calf)
• Alex Sarr – Out (Groin)
• Corey Kispert – Out (Thumb)
• Khris Middleton – Questionable (Knee)

Charlotte Hornets

• Collin Sexton – Questionable (Quad)
• LaMelo Ball – Questionable (Wrist)
• Ryan Kalkbrenner – Questionable (Elbow)
• Grant Williams – Out (Knee)

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets - Game Prediction

The Wizards were covered as a 14-point home underdog with the Over (236) paying despite losing to the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Sunday. G Bub Carrington led Washington with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Over their last five games, the Wizards have alternated wins and losses, but they have gone 4-1 against the spread (ATS). Over the season, they had a 10-17 ATS record.

The Hornets lost 139-132 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Monday. The Over (251) easily cleared, and they covered as a 9.5-point underdog. On 8-for-16 shooting, G LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 23 points. Despite losing two straight games, Charlotte has a 3-4 record in its last seven games. It is 15-14 ATS overall and 5-2 ATS during that period.


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