NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers (October 31, 2026)
The Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) face the Charlotte Hornets (3-3) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The 76ers are favored to win at -120, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Hornets are at +100. The total points line is set at 215.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 108-107 Philadelphia.
- These teams share a 3-3-0 ATS record this season. The Hornets are -110 to cover the spread while the 76ers are -110.
- The Hornets have a 0-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning zero games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The 76ers have a 1-5-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 97.3 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the 76ers are averaging 108.7 (26th).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up only 106.0 points per game this season (4th in the league), while the 76ers are giving up an average of 105.0 points (3rd).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 30th for pace this season, recording 96.4 possessions per game. Alternatively, the 76ers sit 10th on that scale with 101.3 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 50.7% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (1st in the league), leaving 49.3% from two. Meanwhile, the 76ers' opponents are taking 39.0% of their attempts from three (4th) and 61.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Philadelphia takes 39.4% of shots from three (21st), leaving 60.6% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting 40.8% from three (3rd) and 59.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting 28.7% from deep in 2026/27 (29th in the NBA), compared to the 76ers who are making 33.0% of their attempts (23rd).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 37.1% of their three-point attempts (24th), while Philadelphia's opponents are doing it tougher, hitting 31.4% of their shots (7th).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 18.8 turnovers per game this season, ranking 28th in the league, while the 76ers are forcing 17.2 turnovers (11th).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing 15.2 turnovers (21st), while Philadelphia is committing 13.5 (2nd).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 48.7 rebounds per game this season (4th in the league), including 15.2 offensive boards (2nd). Conversely, Philadelphia's opponents are averaging a whopping 51.2 rebounds (30th), 13.8 of which have come on the offensive end (26th).
- Meanwhile, the 76ers are averaging only 41.7 rebounds (25th) and 8.3 offensive rebounds (30th), while the Hornets are allowing an impressive 41.7 and 9.5, ranking 4th and 2nd.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Hornets are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Charlotte holds a 12-0 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back since the beginning of last season, as well as a 13-4-0 ATS record and 5-12-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Philadelphia has a 13-6 W-L record, 11-8-0 ATS record and 11-8-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back since the beginning of last season.
- Notably, the 76ers are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Notably, the Hornets and 76ers are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 3-2-1 | 0-2-1 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-1-1 | 5-4-1 |
| Philadelphia | 2-3-1 | 2-2-0 | 0-1-1 | 1-1-1 | 1-2-0 | 4-5-1 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 4-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-5-0 |
| Philadelphia | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 4-6-0 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is +140 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Philadelphia is +125.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 50.0% of games this season, while the 76ers have completed the HT/FT double in 50.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in four games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the 76ers have appeared in seven.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in one of Charlotte's six games this season. Meanwhile, one of Philadelphia's six games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Philadelphia recorded an upset 118-114 victory over Charlotte at Spectrum Center when these teams last met on March 28, 2026. Paul George came up big on that day, scoring 26 points and adding 13 rebounds.
NBA Injury News – Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets (October 31, 2026)
Brown did not play on Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Knicks.
The 76ers said on Monday (Oct. 19) Barlow is set to miss at least 2 weeks due to a back injury, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
Walker did not play on Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Knicks.
Fall did not play on Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Knicks.
The 76ers reported on Tuesday (Oct. 6) that Hukporti suffered a ruptured Achilles and is out for the 2026-27 season.
Knueppel is OUT for Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Wizards.
The Hornets said on Monday's (Oct. 26) that White remains without a timeline for a return, per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
Williams did not play on Friday's (Oct. 30) game against the Wizards.
Kylan Boswell will miss Wednesday's (Oct. 21) season opener against the Nets as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
