Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Thursday February 26 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/26/2026, 12:35 AM ET

Wizards Preview

A rematch will take place on Thursday night, when the Washington Wizards battle the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (16-41) have dropped 22 of their first 27 road games and are surrendering 122.8 points per contest. On Tuesday, Washington missed 21 of 31 three-point attempts and committed 20 turnovers during a 119-98 road loss against Atlanta.

Will Riley led four Washington players in double figures with 18 points (7-8 FG) in 29 minutes off the bench. Jamir Watkins and Justin Champagnie scored 14 points each on a combined 11-for-16 shooting effort. Kyshawn George added 11 points for the Wizards, who shot 44 percent from the field.

Hawks Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have split their previous ten games and hold a half-game lead over Charlotte for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (29-31) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are giving up 117 points per game. During Tuesday’s home victory, Atlanta raced out to a 15-point advantage after one quarter and dominated Washington on the glass by a 61-41 margin.

Jonathan Kuminga tallied a game-high 27 points (9-12 FG), seven rebounds, and four assists off the Atlanta bench. Nickel Alexander-Walker knocked down 3-for-7 from long range and finished with 16 points. Onyeka Okongwu added ten points and ten rebounds for the Hawks, who improved to 12-16 at home.

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Wizards vs Hawks Pick

Atlanta F Jalen Johnson (hip), F Zaccharie Risacher (hip), and G Nickeil Alexander-Walker (foot) are listed as questionable for this game. These two teams rank in the top seven of the league in tempo and the Wizards are among the worst at getting stops. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 127-115.