Feb. 23, 2026, 11:47 p.m. ET

The Washington Wizards (16-40) and Atlanta Hawks (28-31) meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1 after a split in Atlanta; Hawks wons 132-113 Nov. 25 and Wizards won 131-116 Dec. 6

The Wizards had a 2-game winning streak snapped with a 129-112 loss Sunday to the Charlotte Hornets, failing to cover as an 11-point home underdog with the Over (223.5) cashing. Washington has gone 4-5 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in February. The Wizards are 24-32 ATS on the season.

The Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-104 Sunday, covering as a 9.5-point home favorite with the Under (228.5) hitting. Atlanta has lost 4 of its last 6 contests going 2-4 ATS. The Hawks, who sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, are 28-31 ATS on the season.

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Moneyline (ML): Wizards +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Hawks -800 (bet $800 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +12.5 (-105) | Hawks -12.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Wizards at Hawks key injuries

Wizards

F Anthony Davis (finger) outG D’Angelo Russell (not with team) outC Alex Sarr (hamstring) outG Trae Young (knee) out

Hawks

F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Hawks picks and predictionsPrediction

Hawks 120, Wizards 112

PASS.

Avoid this play entirely. The Hawks (-800) are a solid team, but they shouldn’t be that expensive against any team in the league.

BET WIZARDS +12.5 (-105).

The Wizards have struggled to cover, mainly because of their lack of defense, but the Hawks sit 20th in offensive rating. Atlanta may not punish Washington enough to separate by this margin. The Wizards have covered in 2 of their last 3 games.

Atlanta has scored 117 points or fewer in 5 straight games, and it has gone just 2-5 ATS across its last 7 performances. The Hawks are just 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

Back WIZARDS +12.5 (-105).

BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).

This is a lofty total for 2 teams that aren’t very efficient offensively. While the defenses are terrible, neither team ranks within the top 10 in true shooting percentage.

The Hawks have defended well as of late, too. They have gone Under in 4 straight games and have allowed 110 points or fewer in 3 of those contests.

Take UNDER 235.5 (-110).

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