Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/22/26

The Charlotte Hornets enter this matchup averaging roughly 115-116 points per game, operating at a middle of the pack offensive efficiency while leaning on LaMelo Ball’s pace control and the scoring versatility of Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. Charlotte has been effective in spurts, but they’re not a pure run and gun team — defensively they’ve held opponents to around 113-114 points per game, and they generate enough half court stops and turnovers to prevent games from consistently turning into track meets. Even in their recent 119-115 meeting with Washington, the flow featured extended half court possessions and stretches of stagnant offense rather than sustained scoring bursts. Charlotte’s defensive structure, particularly in transition, tends to keep totals from ballooning.

The Washington Wizards sit near the bottom tier offensively this season with an offensive rating in the 110-112 range, and inconsistency has plagued their half court execution. Injuries and roster turnover have further disrupted rhythm, often leading to scoring droughts and slower stretches. While Washington’s defense hasn’t been elite, their offensive limitations frequently suppress overall game tempo. Head to head history between these teams hasn’t consistently produced explosive totals, and stylistically both squads lean into more deliberate possessions when shots aren’t falling. With Charlotte’s moderate pace and Washington’s offensive inefficiency, this matchup profiles as one where scoring comes in waves rather than flurries.

Hornets vs Wizards Prediction: Under 226.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 225.5

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