Hornets vs 76ers Prediction 26 January 2026
🔊 Will defense be the deciding factor in this matchup? In the NBA regular season game, Charlotte face off against Philadelphia. Both teams are playing relatively solid basketball, with a strong emphasis on smart defensive decisions. With a potentially slow pace, we might not see the highest scoring game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of past official games between the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers:
- They have played 48 matches;
- Wins (including overtime): 13 for the current home team, and 35 for the visitors;
- The hosts average 103.13 points per game, while the visitors score 107.85;
- The average total score per game is 210.98.
The last encounter took place on 25 October 2025 at the Philadelphia 76ers' court, ending with a score of 125-121.
Head-to-head statistics Hornets - 76ers
Charlotte Hornets Team Overview
The Charlotte Hornets have secured 3 wins in their last 5 games. While their victory over Washington (119-115) might not be too significant, their triumph against Orlando (124-97) is certainly noteworthy. The team has started to develop a solid game near their own basket. Their players are physically imposing, consistently give their all in nearly every play, and are adept at positioning themselves strategically. The progress in this area has been remarkable.
Offensively, the Hornets have their own standout performers. They're effective both inside the paint and from the perimeter. For instance, their three-point shooting has improved to a 36.8% accuracy rate, placing them among the top ten in the league. However, they're facing a tough opponent. The home-court advantage will be beneficial, but the early game time could impact their shooting precision.
Match Results: Charlotte Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers Team Overview
Philadelphia recently suffered a defeat against New York with a score of 109-112. Yes, prior to that, the team impressively outplayed Houston (128-122). However, their recent successes have largely been due to the home court advantage. Assuming the team will perform as brilliantly on the road as they did two weeks ago is somewhat optimistic. The adjustment process is inevitable and likely won't be entirely smooth.
Based on statistical metrics, Philadelphia deserves praise primarily for their effective defense, conceding an average of 115.5 points. This is a respectable figure in the league's context. Particularly noteworthy is their perimeter defense, allowing opponents to convert only 34.9% of their three-point attempts. This aspect could play a significant role in their upcoming clash.
Match Results: Philadelphia 76ers
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 48;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 6; for the visitors on the road - 14;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 52.92;
- Today's home team averages 25.17, while the visitors average 27.75.
First Quarter Stats: Charlotte Hornets (home) vs Philadelphia 76ers (away)
- Tournament matches played: 23 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 10 (43.48%) vs 8 (42.11%);
- Number of losses: 10 (43.48%) vs 10 (52.63%);
- Number of draws: 3 (13.04%) vs 1 (5.26%).
- Average points scored: 30.78 vs 31.32;
- Average points conceded: 31.61 vs 30.26.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 58.3 (scored - 30.4, conceded - 27.9) vs 60.6 (scored - 30.9, conceded - 29.7).
- Charlotte Hornets lost the 1st quarter in last 7 games against Philadelphia 76ers (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 48;
- Home team wins - 13, away team wins - 35.
- Charlotte Hornets won with a +7.5 points handicap in 8 of last 9 home games (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 103.13, for the away team - 107.85;
- average total points in H2H matches - 210.98.
Statistics: Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
- average total in the tournament: 232.41 vs 230.71;
- average total points scored: 116.45 vs 115.5;
- average total points conceded: 115.96 vs 115.21;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 58.8 vs 60.5;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 57.12 vs 53.23;
- Charlotte Hornets: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 115.3;
- Philadelphia 76ers: average total points scored away in the tournament - 117.89;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 115.8 (home - 103.5) vs 114.6 (away - 111).
- Under 229.5 points scored in last 7 Charlotte Hornets home games against Philadelphia 76ers (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Expect a fiercely contested basketball game, with the Charlotte players aiming to maximize their potential. The hosts are on a roll-things are starting to click for them, and the Hornets will look to challenge their more seasoned opponents. The visitors undoubtedly have a roster full of talented players, but their style needs to be considered. It's rare for Philadelphia to pick up the pace voluntarily. With this in mind, our editorial team suggests betting on the total under 231.5 points.No comments
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