76ers vs. Hornets prediction: Why Charlotte is favored to win Saturday's NBA matchup [3/28/2026]

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Hornets as the most likely winner of the 76ers vs. Hornets game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature players like Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel, while the 76ers will rely on Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.

This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Sixers vs. Sixers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA matchup between the 76ers and Hornets, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Hornets a 69% chance of defeating the 76ers. Our predicted final score has the Hornets winning 119-113.

According to our model, the 76ers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 232.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

76ers vs. Hornets odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	76ers	Hornets
Spread	+6.5 (-110)	-6.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+205	-245
Total	o232.5 (-110)	u232.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

76ers vs. Hornets picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	76ers +6.5	-110
Moneyline	76ers	+205
Total	Under 232.5	-108

According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is 76ers +6.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

76ers vs. Hornets player props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the 76ers vs. Hornets game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Joel Embiid is expected to lead the 76ers with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brandon Miller is projected to have 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

76ers prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the 76ers are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Joel Embiid	24	6	4	1	43
Tyrese Maxey	22	3	6	2	41
Paul George	15	5	4	2	32
VJ Edgecombe	15	6	4	2	33
Kelly Oubre	11	3	1	1	22

Hornets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Brandon Miller	22	5	4	3	41
LaMelo Ball	22	5	7	4	45
Kon Knueppel	21	5	4	4	39
Miles Bridges	16	5	3	2	32
Coby White	15	3	3	2	27

Sixers vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Hornets and 76ers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

Conclusion

We predict the Hornets, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the 76ers on Saturday, with LaMelo Ball projected for a game-high 45 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate 76ers vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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