Hornets vs. Wizards Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 26

The Charlotte Hornets (2-1) are welcoming in the Washington Wizards (2-1) for a contest between Southeast Division rivals at Spectrum Center on October 26, 2026. It's the first matchup between the squads this season.

The Hornets play the Wizards in a game that Charlotte is currently a moderate favorite by 2.5 points. The game's point total is 228.5.

Hornets vs. Wizards Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, October 26, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -2.5
• Moneyline: Hornets (-134), Wizards (+114)

How to watch Hornets vs. Wizards

• TV Channel: WAXN, DAZN-CHA, MNMT, Monumental+

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Wizards

• None of the Hornets' three games this season have had a combined score higher than this contest's total of 228.5.
• The Wizards and their opponents have combined to score more than 228.5 points twice this season.
• These teams average a combined 220 points per game, 8.5 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams give up 229.7 points per game combined, 1.2 more points than the over/under for this matchup.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Wizards

• The Hornets have been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won.
• The Wizards have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Charlotte has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -134 or shorter.
• Washington has played as an underdog of +114 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The Hornets have a 57.3% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Wizards

• Pick ATS: Hornets (- 2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 121 - Wizards 111
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