The Philadelphia 76ers (40-33) face the Charlotte Hornets (39-34) on Saturday, March 28, in an Eastern Conference matchup that could determine playoff seeding.
The Hornets are 6.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the 76ers for tonight’s game at 6:00 p.m. ET, per PrizePicks Team Picks.
Below, we’ll break down our 76ers vs. Hornets prediction and picks. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
{{nba_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
76ers vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Coming into this matchup, the 76ers are the No. 7 seed and the Hornets carry the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference standings, putting both in the Play-In Tournament.
However, there is still a chance for both to move up into the final playoff spot; Philadelphia is only half a game behind the No. 6 seed, while Charlotte is trailing by 1.5 games. Each team has nine remaining regular-season games to climb the standings.
The Sixers are likely feeling optimistic with 76ers C Joel Embiid and F Paul George back in the lineup. Embiid and George made huge contributions in their returns, combining for 63 points in the 157-137 win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
Charlotte is used to taking down high-level teams, coming off a 114-103 win over the Knicks and previously beating the Celtics on the road by 19 points.
Opponents are struggling to stop the Hornets' 3-point shooting, which ranks third with a 38.2% mark from beyond the arc. Charlotte boasts a 23-6 record since January 22, the second-best winning percentage during that time.
76ers vs. Hornets Spread, Over/Under
The 76ers enter Saturday’s game as 6.5-point road underdogs, returning a 2.94x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Hornets are home favorites with a 1.38x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Charlotte Hornets -6.5
- Over/Under: 232.5
- Game Winner Payout: 76ers 2.94x | Hornets 1.38x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
76ers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full 76ers vs. Hornets injury report for Saturday, via NBA.com.
76ers Injury Report
- G Tyrese Maxey (finger) - Questionable
- SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) - Questionable
Hornets Injury Report
- PF Tidjane Salaun (calf) - OUT
76ers vs. Hornets Prediction on Spread – 3/28/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your 76ers vs. Hornets prediction on the spread for Saturday, March 28, on PrizePicks.
- The Hornets are the top 3-point shooting team, leading the league with 16.3 3-pointers made per game.
- The 76ers have recently struggled against the 3-ball, giving up 14.9 triples per game since March 9, which ranks 23rd in the split.
- Charlotte is strong on the boards, grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game (fifth).
- Philadelphia may be outmatched in the paint, ranking 20th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
- The Hornets are coming in hot, winning five straight while covering each game.
- The 76ers have failed to cover four of their last five road games vs. teams with above .500 records.
76ers vs. Hornets Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/28/26
Here are the top 76ers vs. Hornets picks to target for Saturday, March 28, on PrizePicks. Hornets SF Kon Knueppel and 76ers SG VJ Edgecombe headline today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks.
Hornets SF Kon Knueppel vs. 76ers Projection: 3.5 3-pointers Made
- Knueppel is the first player in NBA history to make 250 3-pointers at age 22 or under.
- The Rookie of the Year candidate has improved since the All-Star break, averaging 3.8 3-pointers per game compared to 3.3 before the break.
- The 76ers have recently struggled vs. small forwards, allowing 3.7 treys per game over their last seven matchups, according to BettingPros.
- Philadelphia usually allows opponents to shoot in bulk from behind the arc, as 42.1% of opponents’ shots come from 3-point range (19th), per Dunks & Threes.
{{nba_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
76ers SG VJ Edgecombe vs. Hornets Projection: 24.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Edgecombe has performed like Philadelphia’s top player recently, leading the team with 21.2 points and 4.9 assists per game while ranking second with 6.8 rebounds per contest over the last 10 games.
- The rookie out of Baylor has more than 25 PRA in 11 of his last 15 games.
- The Hornets are allowing 5.2 assists per game to shooting guards, the ninth-highest in the league, according to BettingPros.
- The 2026 No. 3 overall pick creates opportunities for himself by controlling the ball with a 22.5% on-ball rate (85th percentile), according to databllr.
Make 76ers vs. Hornets Picks on PrizePicks
The 76ers and Hornets are in position for the Play-In Tournament right now, but they still have a chance to climb the Eastern Conference standings and grab a playoff spot with nine regular-season games remaining.
You can make your 76ers vs. Hornets picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks to earn real money. Just pick players, predict More or Less on their projected stats, and cash in if you’re correct. With Team Picks, make predictions on winners, spreads, and over/unders, now available in 35 states.
Stick around with the Playbook for continued NBA predictions, picks, and news every day until the 2026 NBA Finals.
