Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, October 26, 2025
Use Code WWWC Charlotte (1-0) will be trying to pick up their second division win of the season when they visit Capital One Arena on Sunday night to face Washington (1-1) 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 136-117 win over Brooklyn as 5.5-point favorites. The Wizards are coming off a 117-107 win over Dallas as 9.5-point underdogs.
Washington is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Charlotte.
**This preview was written before Saturday’s game was played.**
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Hornets Looking For First Win Against Wizards Since 2023
The Hornets looked good in their season-opener, blowing out the Nets by 19 points. They’ve lost five straight games to the Wizards and will try to put an end to the streak when they play on Sunday.
The Hornets scored 136 points in their first game, making 53.3 percent of their field goals and 47.2 percent of their three-pointers.
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 25 points and seven assists. LaMelo Ball finished with 20 points and eight assists, while Miles Bridges added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.
Charlotte gave up 117 points in their first game, allowing the Nets to make 44.3 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Washington Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Wizards bounced back from their season-opening loss to Milwaukee with a win over Dallas in their last game. They are playing at home for the first time and will try to pick up their first home win of the season when they play the Hornets.
Washington is averaging 118.5 points per game through two games. They scored 117 points in their last game, making 45.6 percent of their field goals and 41.7 percent of their three-pointers.
Kyshawn George leads Washington with 27.5 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists per game. He had a career-high 34 points in the win over the Mavericks, along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.. Rookie guard Tre Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and four rebounds per game, while Khris Middleton averages 16 points and five rebounds per game.
Washington is giving up 120 points per game through two games. Opponents have made 47.3 percent of their field goals and 35.9 percent of their three-pointers.
Wing Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) is out indefinitely.
Hornets vs. Wizards Picks
Point Spread Pick for Hornets vs. Wizards
- Washington Wizards (4 Units)
The Wizards have the edge here because they’ve shot the ball well so far, despite playing their first two games on the road. It also doesn't hurt that the Hornets played on Saturday. They rebound the ball well, grabbing more than 11 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They’ve also done a good job of protecting the ball and won’t give up a lot of easy-scoring chances. The Hornets didn’t force a lot of turnovers in their first game, and they didn’t play well defensively. They are also playing their second game on consecutive nights and will be dealing with fatigue, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Wizards. Go with the Wizards to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Hornets vs. Wizards
- Over (4 Units)
The Hornets played over the total in three of their last four games, while the Wizards played over the total in two of their last three games. Charlotte averaged 105.1 points per game last season. They played at the 20th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.4 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 120 points per game. The Wizards are averaging 118.5 points per game through two games. They play at the 10th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 109.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 114.2 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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