# Why the Washington Wizards are the smart moneyline pick against Charlotte Hornets tonight

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-the-washington-wizards-are-the-smart-moneyline-pick-against-charlotte-hornets-tonight/
- Published: 2026-10-30T20:00:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T21:56:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-betting/why-washington-wizards-smart-moneyline-pick-against-charlotte-hornets-tonight
- Topics: Art, Basketball, Culture, Sport, World

## Key points

- The writer backs Washington to win at home.
- The Wizards are priced at -118 on the moneyline.
- Several Hornets players are injured or uncertain.

## Summary

The article recommends backing the Washington Wizards to beat the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup game, arguing that Washington has the stronger and deeper roster despite losing to Charlotte a few days earlier. It says the Cup can increase players’ financial rewards and may encourage teams to compete especially hard.

Charlotte is 3-2, with wins over Brooklyn, Miami and Washington, but the article notes injuries to Coby White, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams, while Dennis Schröder is a game-time decision. Washington is described as having a strong reserve group and potential to improve as the team gels; the writer picks the Wizards at home on the moneyline at -118.

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