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Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks and Odds for October 31

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Philadelphia 76ers to win

We give the Philadelphia 76ers a 62% chance, against 38% for the Charlotte Hornets. See the full projection →

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The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers at 62% to beat the Charlotte Hornets, with a projected line of -4.2 and a model total of 221.0. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market comparison. The injury that matters most is Coby White, out with a left calf strain for Charlotte.

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday 31 October 2026, with tip at 6:00 PM ET. The Statz model favours the 76ers with a 62% win probability and a projected line of -4.2. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market price to set against it.

How the teams arrive

Charlotte are 3-2 over their last five, with a sequence of L W W L W. They average 101.0 points for and 108.2 against. The scores swing hard. They lost 81-128 at home to ATL, then beat WAS 110-103 and MIA 115-110 at home. They last played on 28 October, a 89-97 loss away at DET, and this is the second leg of a back-to-back for them.

Philadelphia are 4-1 over the same stretch (W L W W W), averaging 110.8 points for and 107.4 against. They beat MIL 127-116 and CLE 114-106 at home and won 114-109 at IND on 28 October. The one defeat was a 93-106 home loss to DET. They also play the second leg of a back-to-back here, after facing NYK on Friday.

Team news and lineups

Charlotte's injury list is the bigger concern. Coby White is out with a left calf strain and was described as highly questionable for this game in earlier reporting. Kon Knueppel is listed out while on G League assignment as he works back from a hamstring issue. Grant Williams is out with a right hamstring strain. Two-way players Kylan Boswell and Michael Ajayi are also out.

With White out, Dennis Schroder should keep the heavier guard minutes. Without Williams, Royce O'Neale should keep playing meaningful minutes off the bench. Charlotte lose shooting and depth on a short turnaround.

Philadelphia are without Dominick Barlow (low back stress reaction), Ariel Hukporti (season-ending Achilles rupture) and Tacko Fall (quadriceps strain). Big-man depth behind Joel Embiid is thin. Jabari Walker is out with left patellar tendinopathy, though the latest note listed this game as his next chance to return.

Expected starting fives

Projected minutes

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Players to watch

Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller is projected for 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.6 threes. With White and Knueppel out, he is Charlotte's primary scoring option.

Grayson Allen

Grayson Allen is projected for 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.2 threes. His shooting matters more with the perimeter group short.

Naz Reid

Naz Reid is projected for 15.4 points and 7.1 rebounds. He gives Charlotte frontcourt scoring against a Philadelphia team short of big men.

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is projected for 22.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists. With the backup centres out, he carries the interior.

Tyrese Maxey

Tyrese Maxey is projected for 22.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.4 threes. He is the main guard threat against a short-handed Charlotte backcourt.

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown is projected for 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He adds a third scoring option for the visitors.

Statz prediction

The model takes the Philadelphia 76ers. It gives them a 62% chance, a projected margin of 4.2 points and a line of -4.2, with Charlotte at +4.2. It projects 112.6 points for Philadelphia and 108.4 for Charlotte, a total of 221.0.

No bookmaker has posted a spread, total or moneyline, so the market side of the comparison is missing. We cannot say whether the model finds value against the market until a line appears. Check the NBA odds page for updates.

The model total of 221.0 will be the number to compare against the market total once it is posted. Charlotte's losses of 81-128 and 89-97 show how low the floor is, but their 110 and 115 point wins show the ceiling.

Statz pick: Philadelphia 76ers -4.2 on the model line, 62% win probability. Lines move before tip, so check the price when it posts.

PHI @ CHA questions

Who does the model favour in 76ers vs Hornets?
The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers with a 62% win probability against the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets are given 38%. The model line is Philadelphia -4.2 and Charlotte +4.2.
What is the projected total for 76ers vs Hornets?
The model projects a total of 221.0 points, with 112.6 for the Philadelphia 76ers and 108.4 for the Charlotte Hornets. No bookmaker has posted a market total yet, so there is no comparison to make.
What time is 76ers vs Hornets on 31 October?
The game tips off at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Charlotte. The Philadelphia 76ers are the visitors and the Charlotte Hornets are the home team.
Is Coby White playing for the Hornets?
Coby White is listed out with a left calf strain. Earlier reporting called him highly questionable for this game. Dennis Schroder is expected to keep seeing increased minutes while White is out.
How have the 76ers and Hornets played recently?
Philadelphia are 4-1 over their last five, averaging 110.8 points for. Charlotte are 3-2, averaging 101.0 points for and 108.2 against. Charlotte lost 81-128 to ATL at home and 89-97 at DET last time out.
Has a bookmaker posted odds for this game?
No bookmaker has posted a line for this game yet, so no spread, total or moneyline can be quoted. Check the Statz NBA odds page for updates before tip.

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Quick answers3 questions

Who is favoured, Philadelphia 76ers or Charlotte Hornets?

The Statz model favours the Philadelphia 76ers with a 62% win probability, leaving the Charlotte Hornets at 38%. Over their last five games the Charlotte Hornets are 3-2 and the Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1. The model's number comes from team-first projections that update through the day, so it can move before tip-off.

What is the spread and total for Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets?

No spread or total is posted yet for Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets; the odds board fills in once the books price the game. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.

Which player props stand out for Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets?

For Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets, the model projects Brandon Miller for 23.6 points and Grayson Allen for 17.9 points for the Charlotte Hornets. For the Philadelphia 76ers it projects Joel Embiid for 22.1 points and Tyrese Maxey for 22.1 points.