Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, February 22, 2026
Charlotte (26-31) will be going for their seventh consecutive road win when they visit Capital One Arena on Sunday night to face Washington (16-39) at 6 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Hornets vs. Wizards prediction. No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
The Hornets are coming off a 118-113 loss to Cleveland as 5.5-point underdogs. The Wizards are coming off a 131-118 win over Indiana as 1.5-point favorites.
Charlotte and Washington split their last 10 meetings.
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Hornets Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Hornets followed up their win over Atlanta with two straight losses. They have won six straight road games and will try to pick up their seventh in a row when they play on Sunday.
Charlotte averages 115.4 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers.
Brandon Miller leads Charlotte with 20.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Kon Kneuppel averages 19.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while LaMelo Ball averages 19.1 points and 7.3 assists per game.
Charlotte is giving up 113.7 points per game. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 36.4 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Grant Williams (Knee), Coby White (Calf), and Liam McNeeley (Ankle) are questionable for this game.
Wizards Going For Third Consecutive Win
The Wizards followed up their three-game losing streak with two straight wins. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their third straight win when they play on Sunday.
Washington averages 112.5 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Alex Sarr leads the Wizards with 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Alondes Williams averages 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Kyshawn George averages 14.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Washington is giving up 122.7 points per game. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Trae Young (Quad), Cam Whitmore (Shoulder), Alexandre Sarr (Hamstring), and Kyshawn George (Toe) are questionable for this game. 
Hornets vs. Wizards picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,795.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,721.00 |
| 3 |  Mark Ruelle | +3,688.00 |
| 4 |  David Delano | +3,140.00 |
| 5 |  Trent Bets | +2,534.00 |
Point Spread Pick for Hornets vs. Wizards
- Charlotte Hornets to cover. (4 Units)
The Hornets have the edge here because they’ve been on a roll offensively on the road, scoring more than 117 points per game, while making over 46 percent of their shots. They’re also shooting the ball well at the charity stripe, making over 88 percent of their free throws in their last three games. They rebound the ball well and grabbed more than 16 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers in recent games, so don’t expect them to give up many easy-scoring chances. The Wizards have one of the worst defenses in the league, and they’re giving up more than 122 points per game on the road, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Hornets. Take Charlotte to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Hornets vs. Wizards
- Over (4 Units)
The Hornets average 115.4 points per game. They play at the 23rd-fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.8 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 122.5 points per game at home. The Wizards average 112.5 points per game. They play at the eighth-fastest pace in the league, averaging 105 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 114.2 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Hornets and Wizards played over the total in two of their last three meetings.
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