- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Charlotte Hornets (18-28) will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (24-20) at the Spectrum Center this Monday.
The 76ers recently suffered a defeat against the Knicks, concluding with a score of 112-109. Notably, the 76ers recorded 21 personal fouls while the Knicks had 22. Philadelphia struggled from beyond the arc, making only 15 of their 44 three-point attempts. The Knicks hit 15 of 27 free throw attempts, achieving a 55.6% success rate. New York dominated the boards with 53 rebounds (19 offensive and 34 defensive) and also provided 27 assists while showcasing a robust defense with 6 steals and 4 blocks. Philadelphia’s defense allowed opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field, giving up 41 baskets on 93 attempts. They registered 24 of their own assists, forced 11 turnovers, and collected 37 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, the 76ers converted 22 of 29 free throws, resulting in a 75.9% success rate. Overall, Philadelphia achieved a field goal percentage of 50.6% (39 of 77) and made 9 of their 29 attempts from deep.
Joel Embiid was a standout player in the last game, scoring 38 points on 13 of 21 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court and secured 11 rebounds, achieving an impressive field goal percentage of 61.9%, along with 5 assists.
Philadelphia enters this matchup with a record of 24-20 this season. They average 14.1 turnovers per game and commit 20.5 fouls on average. The team secures 44.0 rebounds per game, accumulating a league-low 1,088 assists, ranking 27th in passing efficiency. The 76ers have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4% (567 of 1,603) and are converting 81.4% from the free throw line. Offensively, they average 116.6 points per game (15th in the NBA) while shooting 45.7% from the field.
Defensively, the 76ers force 15.4 turnovers per game, prompt 20.7 personal fouls, and rank 17th in assists allowed, giving up 1,215 assists throughout the season. Opponents shoot 46.4% against them (1,848 of 3,982), and they yield 45.1 rebounds per game. The team’s defense allows opponents to shoot 34.7% from three-point range, ranking 15th in the league for points surrendered per game (115.5).
The Hornets secured a recent victory against the Wizards, winning 119-115. In terms of rebounding, Charlotte allowed Washington to grab a total of 34 rebounds (10 offensive). The Hornets shot 35.8% from three-point range, sinking 19 of 53, and went 8 of 9 from the free throw line (88.9%). Washington managed to convert 44 of 96 field goal attempts (45.8%). Charlotte finished strong by shooting 41 of 79 (51.9%) and hit 14 of 36 three-point attempts (38.9%). They made 23 free throws at a rate of 76.7% while facing 22 fouls from the Wizards, leading to a total of 30 attempts from the charity stripe. Washington turned the ball over 21 times while Charlotte amassed 46 rebounds, including 34 defensive boards and 12 offensive rebounds.
Brandon Miller was vital for the Hornets, scoring 21 points with 7 assists in his 33 minutes of play. He shot 7 of 12 from the field, achieving a rate of 58.3%, while also grabbing 11 rebounds.
Charlotte holds a record of 18-28 this season. Their offensive statistics include a field goal percentage of 46.2%, placing them 23rd in the league. They’ve scored a total of 5,336 points, averaging 116.0 points per game, while also securing 45.6 rebounds per game. They dish out assists 26.6 times on average (12th in the league) while turning the ball over 15.6 times per game. The Hornets average 19.2 fouls each contest and have a free throw percentage of 81.1%.
Defensively, the Hornets concede 36.9% on three-point attempts (617 of 1,672) and opponents succeed on 80.2% of their free throws. They allow an average of 27.6 assists and 39.9 rebounds, ranking 24th and 2nd respectively in the league. The Hornets rank 17th in points allowed per game, giving up 115.5, while forcing their opponents to turn the ball over 12.6 times per game and allowing a field goal percentage of 47.7% (22nd in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Philadelphia
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