Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 22

Wizards vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: FDSSE and MNMT

The Charlotte Hornets (26-31) are heavily favored (by 12 points) to continue a six-game road win streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (16-39) on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The over/under for the matchup is 225.5.

Wizards vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (73.6%)

Wizards vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have registered a 34-22-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Wizards have 24 wins against the spread in 55 games this year.
• Hornets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 22 times out of 55 chances this season.
• Wizards games this year have gone over the point total 28 times in 55 opportunities (50.9%).
• At home, Charlotte owns a worse record against the spread (16-11-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (18-11-0).
• The Hornets have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (32.1%) than road games (44.8%).
• Against the spread, Washington has been better at home (14-15-0) than on the road (10-16-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Wizards games have finished over less frequently at home (14 of 29, 48.3%) than on the road (14 of 26, 53.8%).

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel averages 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 48.5% from the field and 43.3% from downtown (10th in league), with 3.4 made treys per game (fourth in league).
• LaMelo Ball averages 19.1 points, 4.8 boards and 7.3 assists, shooting 39.6% from the field and 35.7% from downtown, with 3.4 made 3-pointers per contest (fourth in NBA).
• Brandon Miller averages 20.5 points, 4.7 boards and 3.4 assists.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner's numbers on the season are 8.4 points, 6.1 boards and 0.7 assists per game, shooting 75.8% from the floor.
• Sion James is averaging 5.6 points, 3.5 boards and 2 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Kyshawn George's numbers on the season are 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He is also sinking 43.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 2 triples.
• Bub Carrington averages 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He is also making 40% of his shots from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 triples per game.
• Per game, Justin Champagnie gets the Wizards 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• The Wizards are receiving 12.8 points, 2.8 boards and 2.1 assists per game from Tre Johnson.
• Bilal Coulibaly's numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 4.4 boards and 2.6 assists per game. He is draining 40% of his shots from the floor.

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