Charlotte Hornets defeat Washington Wizards 110-103: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NBA · Washington Wizards 103, Charlotte Hornets 110
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 227, with 213 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets final score and game recap
The Washington Wizards led 21-19 after the first quarter. The Charlotte Hornets won the second quarter 35-23 to lead 54-44 at halftime. The Washington Wizards outscored the Charlotte Hornets 59-56 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Davis (Washington Wizards): 29 points, 10 rebounds.
- Trae Young (Washington Wizards): 22 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists.
- Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets): 39 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Naz Reid (Charlotte Hornets): 18 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 7 points.
The spread opened and closed at Charlotte Hornets -2.5. AiQ's pick was the Washington Wizards +2.5: a loss.
Did Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 213 points combined against a closing total of 227, under by 14. 98 of the 213 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 228.5 and closed at 227. AiQ's pick was the under 227.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Charlotte Hornets to win at -142, a win (+$70.42 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Washington Wizards +2.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 227.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Charlotte Hornets team total 114.5: the under, paying -108, with 110 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first half, paying -125.
- First-half spread: Charlotte Hornets -1.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-quarter total 59.5: the under, paying -118, with 40 points scored.
- Washington Wizards team total 112.5: the under, paying -115, with 103 scored.
- First-half total 117.5: the under, paying -110, with 98 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Washington Wizards won the first quarter, paying +105.
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington Wizards at +125 and the Charlotte Hornets at -155. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Charlotte Hornets a 58% favorite. The Charlotte Hornets won as the favorite at -155: $64.52 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Charlotte Hornets, the price before the game was -142: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The total moved down from 228.5 to 227, and the game went under.
Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Washington Wizards 2-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times.
This result left the Charlotte Hornets 3-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Charlotte Hornets.
What's next for Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets?
Next for the Washington Wizards: at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Charlotte Hornets: at the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.