Hornets vs. Wizards prediction: Why Charlotte is favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [2/22/2026]

The Washington Wizards will square off with the favored Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Sunday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Hornets as the most likely winner of the Hornets vs. Wizards game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature stars like Kyshawn George, Sharife Cooper and Alondes Williams, while the Hornets will rely on Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Hornets vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Hornets and Wizards 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Hornets an 80% chance of defeating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Hornets winning 117-107.

According to our model, the Wizards (+10.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

Hornets vs. Wizards odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hornets	Wizards
Spread	-10.5 (-110)	+10.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-460	+400
Total	o224.5 (-106)	u224.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hornets vs. Wizards picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Wizards +10.5	-110
Moneyline	Wizards	+400
Total	Over 224.5	-106

According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Wizards +10.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Hornets vs. Wizards player props

NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Sunday's Charlotte vs. Washington game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.

Brandon Miller is expected to lead the Hornets with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Kyshawn George is projected to have 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Wizards.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Hornets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Brandon Miller	25	6	4	3	45
Kon Knueppel	22	6	4	4	42
LaMelo Ball	20	5	8	3	44
Grant Williams	12	5	3	2	27
R. Kalkbrenner	12	8	1	0	30

Wizards prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Kyshawn George	12	4	4	1	28
Sharife Cooper	12	4	4	1	27
A. Williams	12	5	3	1	27
Tre Johnson	11	2	2	2	20
Bub Carrington	10	3	4	2	24

Hornets vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Wizards and Hornets at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
• Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Hornets, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards on Sunday, with Brandon Miller projected for a game-high 45 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hornets vs. Wizards insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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