| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-31 | 16-39 |
| Spread | -11.5 -115 | +11.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -550 | +410 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Rockets and Cavs, and they play the Bulls next. The Hornets have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Cavs, beat the Pacers, and play the Hawks next. The Wizards have lost 43 of their last 61 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 123.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 15.1 points and 4.8 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Hornets’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Capital One Arena against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Wizards have lost eight of their last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight night games against the Hornets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Hornets’ last five road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only seven players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (62.8).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.6).
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Alex Sarr, and Trae Young.
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley and Coby White.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Hornets are playing their best ball in years, but they’re still the Hornets until further notice. That means the Hornets are a young team still learning how to build winning habits. We’re not to the point where we’re laying double-digit numbers with the Hornets on the road. The Wizards have issues of their own, but unlike other tanking teams, they still compete most nights. We just saw the Wizards beat the Pacers in back-to-back games. Also, the underdog has covered 8 of the last 10 games between the Wizards and Hornets. Give me the points.