Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play against the Charlotte Hornets in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will take place at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.
The 76ers hold a 40-33 record and are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference. They recently won against the Chicago Bulls with a score of 157-137. The Hornets, with a 39-34 record, are 8th in the Eastern Conference. They are on a five-game winning streak, most recently defeating the New York Knicks 114-103. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the conference.
76ers vs Hornets Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hornets -5.5 (-113), 76ers +5.5 (-107)
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been scoring well recently. They scored 157 points against the Chicago Bulls and won by 20 points. In that game, Joel Embiid led with 35 points and 7 assists, while Paul George added 28 points.
Offensively, the 76ers are ranked 14th in points per game this season. They attempt a lot of shots, ranking 6th in field goal attempts per game. However, their shooting accuracy is low, with a field goal percentage of 46.1, placing them 24th.
On defense, the 76ers have room to improve. They allow 116.5 points per game, ranking 18th in the league. They struggle with blocked shots, averaging only 5.8 per game, which is 28th in the league.
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been on a roll lately, winning their last three games at home. They defeated the New York Knicks 114-103, with Kon Knueppel leading the way. He scored 26 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists. LaMelo Ball also played well, adding 22 points and 6 assists.
Offensively, the Hornets are strong from beyond the arc, ranking first in three-pointers made per game. They also shoot 38.2% from three, which is third in the league. Their effective field goal percentage is 55.4%, placing them in the top ten.
Defensively, the Hornets allow 111.6 points per game, ranking eighth in the league. They are second in steals, averaging 7.1 per game. Their rebounding is solid too, allowing just 39.2 rebounds per game, which is the best in the NBA.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hornets are favored by 5.5 points against the 76ers. The Hornets have a strong defense, allowing only 111.6 points per game, which ranks 8th. With the 76ers’ struggles in field goal percentage, picking the Hornets to cover the spread at -5.5 seems like a smart choice.
The total for the game is set at 231 points. The Hornets score 116.3 points per game, and the 76ers score 116.2 points per game. Considering both teams’ scoring and defensive stats, the projected score is close to the total line, but the Hornets’ solid defense suggests taking the under 231 points is the better option.