Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 22

The Charlotte Hornets (26-31) travel to face the Washington Wizards (16-39) after winning six road games in a row. Sunday's matchup between the Hornets and the Wizards sees the Hornets as a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. The over/under for the game is 229.5.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Hornets-Wizards game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Wizards Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
• TV: FDSSE and MNMT
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction

ATS Pick: Wizards (+ 11.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 120 - Wizards 112

Hornets vs. Wizards Betting Insights

• This year, the Hornets games have gone over 229.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 27 (out of 57) times.
• The Wizards games have gone over 229.5 total points scored in 34 of 55 total matchups this season.
• The Hornets and the Wizards combine to average 1.6 fewer points per game than the over/under of 229.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 6.9 more points per game, 236.4, than this game's over/under of 229.5 points.
• Charlotte has won 11, or 78.6%, of the 14 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Washington has been chosen as underdogs in 51 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (27.5%) in those games.
• After the last three head-to-head meetings, Charlotte has a 3-0 record against Washington.
• The Hornets also have a 2-1 record against the spread when facing the Wizards.
• The Hornets covered the point spread in their previous three games, and were favored in one of those contests.

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have a 7-2-1 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 2.3 points fewer than the 229.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Hornets are 34-22-1 this year.
• Charlotte has been favored by 11.5 points or more one time this season and have not covered the spread in any of them.
• Hornets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 40% of the time (22 out of 55 games with a set point total).
• The Hornets record 7.3 fewer points per game (115.4) than the Wizards allow (122.7).
• Charlotte has a 14-3 record against the spread and a 13-4 record overall when putting up more than 122.7 points.
• The Hornets make 45.8% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.9 percentage points lower than the Wizards have allowed to their opponents (47.7%).
• Against the spread, the Hornets have fared worse when playing at home, covering 16 times in 28 home games, and 18 times in 29 road games.
• Looking at point totals, Charlotte hits the over less often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total nine times in 28 opportunities this season (32.1%). In road games, it has hit the over 13 times in 29 opportunities (44.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.857) compared to road games (.714).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel posts 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• LaMelo Ball posts 19.1 points, 4.8 boards and 7.3 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Brandon Miller averages 20.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner posts 8.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.5 blocks (10th in NBA).
• Coby White posts 18.6 points, 3.7 boards and 4.7 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.

Wizards Recent Trends

• The Wizards are 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Washington's average total over the last 10 games is 0.4 points fewer than the 229.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Wizards have played 55 games, with 24 wins against the spread.
• Washington has an ATS record of 7-14 in its 21 games when underdogs by 11.5 points or more this year.
• Wizards games this year have hit the over on 28 of 55 set point totals (50.9%).
• The Wizards put up an average of 112.5 points per game, only 1.2 fewer points than the 113.7 the Hornets give up.
• Washington has put together an 18-6 ATS record and a 13-11 overall record in games it scores more than 113.7 points.
• The Wizards have shot at a 45.8% rate from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points below the 47.4% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Wizards have a better winning percentage at home (.483, 14-15-0 record) than on the road (.385, 10-16-0).
• Washington's games have gone above the over/under less often at home (14 times out of 29) than on the road (14 of 26) this year.

Wizards Recent Stats

Wizards Leaders

• Kyshawn George puts up 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the Wizards.
• The Wizards are getting 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game from Bub Carrington this season.
• Justin Champagnie gives the Wizards 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Tre Johnson is averaging 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is making 43.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 treys per game.
• Bilal Coulibaly is averaging 9.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He is sinking 40.0% of his shots from the floor.

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