Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 24, 2026

The market total of 231.5 looked vulnerable from the opening tip. Charlotte and Washington combined for 69 points in the first quarter alone—a blistering pace that suggested an over was in the cards. The Hornets led 35–34 after one, but the second quarter's collapse was telling: just 55 combined points as both offenses stalled, pushing the halftime combined total to 124. DAGGER had leaned under before tipoff, and through two quarters the under was tracking.

The second half proved decisive. The third quarter produced only 50 combined points, the lowest of the night, keeping the under comfortably in play entering the final frame. But the fourth quarter erupted with 60 combined points—enough to push the final combined total to 234 and cash the over by 2.5 points. The Hornets escaped with a 119–115 win despite a balanced Washington attack: Tre Johnson led the Wizards with 26 points and 6 assists, while Alex Sarr added 24 points and Justin Champagnie grabbed 11 rebounds. Charlotte countered with LaMelo Ball's 20 points and 11 assists, Brandon Miller's 21 points and 11 boards, and Miles Bridges' 20 points. This matchup had run high before—the teams combined for 252 and 235 in their two prior meetings this season—and the final quarter's acceleration proved enough to tip the scales over DAGGER's call once again.