Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/22
The Charlotte Hornets will visit the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. This game will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSS.
The Hornets have a 26-31 record this season. They are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division. Meanwhile, the Wizards hold a 16-39 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Southeast Division.
Hornets vs Wizards Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hornets Spread -11.5 (-110), Wizards Spread +11.5 (-111), Hornets MoneyLine -567, Wizards MoneyLine +415, Over/Under 227.5 (-109/-113)
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are heading into their next game after a tough stretch. They have lost two close games recently, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 and the Houston Rockets 105-101. Despite these losses, the team showed some strong performances from key players.
Kon Knueppel stood out against the Cavaliers, scoring 33 points with 11 field goals made. Ryan Kalkbrenner also contributed with 13 rebounds and 12 points in the same game. Brandon Miller continues to be a key player, averaging 20.5 points per game this season.
The Hornets face some challenges with injuries and suspensions. Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté are both out due to suspensions, while Coby White is sidelined with a calf strain. The team will rely on LaMelo Ball, who averages 19.1 points and 7.3 assists per game, to lead them in their upcoming matchup against the Washington Wizards.
Washington Wizards Team Preview
The Washington Wizards have shown some strong performances recently. In their back-to-back games against the Indiana Pacers, they secured wins with scores of 131-118 and 112-105. Alondes Williams stood out with 25 points and 10 rebounds in the first game, while Anthony Gill contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds in the second game.
Despite their recent victories, the Wizards face challenges on both ends of the court. They rank 25th in points per game with 112.5 and allow 122.7 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Their field goal percentage of 45.8 ranks 24th, while their defense struggles with blocked shots, ranking 29th with only 6.0 per game.
The Wizards’ lineup is currently impacted by several injuries. Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and Alexandre Sarr are among the key players who are out. With multiple players questionable, the team will need others to step up to maintain their momentum.
BTB Betting Pick
The Charlotte Hornets are favored by 11.5 points against the Washington Wizards. With the Wizards allowing 122.7 points per game, which is second worst in the league, the Hornets’ strong three-point shooting should help them cover the spread. The projected score is Hornets 118, Wizards 105, making the Hornets -11.5 a good pick.
The over/under for this game is set at 227.5 points. The Hornets have a solid defense, allowing just 113.7 points per game, while the Wizards struggle on defense. However, with both teams’ offensive stats, the total score is projected to be 223. Considering these factors, the under 227.5 is a reasonable pick.