Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions, January 26th, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Philadelphia 76ers (24-20) and the Charlotte Hornets (18-28) will tip off in an Eastern Conference showdown on Monday night in this 76ers vs. Hornets prediction. These teams played back in October, with Philly winning by four at home. The 76ers are coming off a 112-109 loss against the Knicks, going down as 1.5-point home favorites. The Hornets are fresh off a 119-115 home win over the Wizards, but did not cover the 11.5-point spread. Keep reading to see our 76ers vs. Hornets prediction, and make some money with our top NBA Picks.
Philadelphia Trades Wins and Losses
The Philadelphia 76ers have alternated wins and losses for the last five games, but they will be in good shape here if that pattern remains. Philly is coming off a tough three point loss to the Knicks, and now hit the road to take on Charlotte. The 76ers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference, 1.5-games behind the Cavaliers for 5th. In the loss to New York, Philly was led by Joel Embiid with 38 points and 11 rebounds.
Embiid is showing flashes of his former self, as the 2023 league MVP has scored 30 or more points in each of his last four games. He is playing heavier minutes, and looks to be healthy as the training staff has been monitoring issues with his knees. Embiid is now averaging 25.1 PPG and 7.4 RPG on the year. Tyrese Maxey is their top scorer, he is 3rd in the NBA with 29.9 PPG and also adds another 6.8 APG and 4.3 RPG. He is their top outside shooter, with 3.5 made threes per game. Rookie VJ Edgecombe has started every game he has played in this year, contributing 15.6 PPG on the wing.
Paul George is scoring 15.4 PPG, while Kelly Oubre Jr. rounds out the starting lineup while bringing another 14.6 PPG. Quentin Grimes is their top scorer off the bench with 13.3 PPG. The 76ers rank 12th in offensive efficiency and 8th in defensive efficiency according to dunksandthrees.com. They rank 11th in the league in possessions per game.
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Hornets Win Three of Four
The Charlotte Hornets are a young team, and have a chance to keep improving as they continue through this season. They have now won three of their last four games, including victories over the Nuggets, Magic and Wizards. The Hornets are currently 12th in the East, and are 3.5-games out of the final playoff spot. In their recent game against Washington, Charlotte was led by Brandon Miller with 21 points in the victory.
Miller is their 6'7 forward, the former number two overall pick is the only player on Charlotte averaging 20 points, though he is averaging exactly 20. Miller also brings 4.4 RPG and 3.5 APG, and has been hot recently, as he has scored 20 or more in each of his last six games. LaMelo Ball is not far behind him in scoring, as the tall point guard is scoring 19.3 PPG and leading the team with 7.6 APG. Ball makes 3.3 three pointers per game, tied with rookie Kon Knueppel who is having a strong first season. Knueppel averages 18.9 PPG and 5.5 RPG in his first season in the league.
Miles Bridges is a starter at the forward spot getting 18.7 PPG. Moussa Diabate starts at center, bringing 8.1 PPG and 8.3 RPG, while their biggest scorer off the bench is Collin Sexton with 14.8 PPG. The Hornets are 7th in offensive efficiency and 23rd in defensive efficiency. Charlotte plays slower than Philly, ranking 21st in pace of play.
Injury Report for 76ers vs. Hornets:
76ers:
- None listed
Hornets:
- Out: Mason Plumlee
76ers vs. Hornets Picks and Predictions
Spread pick for 76ers vs. Hornets
- 76ers to cover (5 units)
The Sixers have been flying under the radar this season, but they are currently at full strength in terms of health, and have their big man back. Embiid has been on fire lately, he has scored 30 or more in each of his last four games, and has not been playing on a minutes restriction. The Hornets are a guard heavy team, and Diabate will not be able to slow down Embiid on his own in the middle. The Hornets are still without Plumlee, who would have been useful against the Philly big man. The Sixers have the advantage inside, and all of their scoring wings are healthy, take Philly.
Take the 76ers to cover.
Over/Under Pick for 76ers vs. Hornets
- Under (4 units)
Neither of these teams are in the top ten in pace of play, so we will see a slow paced game that goes under the total. Charlotte plays slow, they are 21st in possessions per game, and do not push the tempo very often. Ball runs halfcourt sets, looking to find open shots for his teammates coming off screens. Philly will look to play slow here, because they have a clear advantage in the Embiid-Diabate matchup. The Sixers will work the ball to the big man, which takes time off the clock. The Hornets have gone under in three of their last four, and will go under again here.
Take the under.
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