Wizards vs Hornets Prediction 10/26/25 NBA Picks Today

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards meet Sunday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Hornets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Nets, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Heat next. The Hornets have lost 8 of their last 9 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 128.5 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 45.7 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.5 points and 8 assists, while Miles Bridges is averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Bucks, beat the Mavericks, and they play the 76ers next. The Wizards haven’t won 2 straight games since March 13-15.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 118.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Kyshawn George is averaging 27.5 points and 10 rebounds, while Tre Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and 2 assists. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc and 64.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games.
• The favorites have won each of the Hornets’ last 15 games.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Hornets.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Hornets and Wizards.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Hornets and Wizards.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Hornets’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Wizards’ last four home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Bub Carrington ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for 3P% (80.0%) this season.
• Kyshawn George ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.5) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (92.3%) this season.
• Miles Bridges is one of only five qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (10.0) and free-throw percentage (85.7%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Wizards rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (100.0%).
• The Wizards rank T1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
• The Hornets rank T1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.5).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.

Wizards vs Hornets Injury Report

The Wizards will be without Bilal Coulibaly due to a thumb injury.

The Hornets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Wizards vs Hornets Prediction

I’m not sure why the Wizards are favored, even if it’s a small favorite. Home court in Washington doesn’t move me. As I mentioned from the first game of the season, I’m kind of high on this Hornets team and even believe they can make the playoffs in the East. The defensive effort still has to improve, but the energy and offense is there. The Hornets could easily be 2-0 on the season. The Hornets are the better roster in this spot and if they’re truly going to be in the mix this season, these are the games they win to pad the standings. I’ll gladly take the free point with the Hornets on the road.