LeBron James plays his second game in two nights at 41, and Philadelphia is 5-1. Charlotte has scored 89 and 79 in its last two games and is also on the second night of a back-to-back. Brandon Miller, at 24.5 a game, is most of the Hornets’ offence.
The 76ers beat the Knicks 98-93 on Friday with Jaylen Brown out. The Hornets lost 95-79 in Washington the same night. This 76ers vs Hornets game is Philadelphia’s first visit to Charlotte this season.
How to watch 76ers vs Hornets in Canada
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Game | Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets |
| Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
| Tip-off | 6:00pm ET |
| Venue | Spectrum Center, Charlotte |
| Records | Philadelphia 5-1, Charlotte 3-3 |
| Rest | Philadelphia on the second night of a back-to-back, Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back |
TV details for Canada weren’t confirmed at the time of writing. See our how to watch the NBA in Canada page for the options where you live.
76ers vs Hornets odds
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Philadelphia keeps winning low-scoring games
Tyrese Maxey has scored between 26 and 32 in all six games and averages 28.2. James had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists against New York, and his 7.0 assists lead the club.
Joel Embiid had 28, 11 and 10 against Milwaukee but only 10 points on Friday. Brown missed that game with his knee and is day to day. VJ Edgecombe has started five of six.
Philadelphia has held five of six opponents under 110.
How they compare
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 45-37 | 44-38 |
| Net rating | -0.2 | +4.8 |
| Offensive rating | 113.2 | 115.9 |
| Defensive rating | 113.3 | 111.0 |
| Pace | 102.4 | 100.1 |
| Three-point % | 34.9% | 37.8% |
Rates from last season. Charlotte had the better net rating by five points per 100 possessions, and the two clubs finished a game apart.
Charlotte’s offence has dried up
The Hornets scored 115 and 110 in wins over Miami and Washington, then 89 in Detroit and 79 in Washington. Miller had 39 and 34 in the wins and 31 in Detroit, but 19 on Friday.
Kon Knueppel is out with a hamstring injury, and Coby White has no timeline with his calf. Grant Williams was due to be re-evaluated after the two-game road trip that ended on Friday.
Naz Reid had 12 points and 11 rebounds on Friday, and Moussa Diabate averages 9.8 rebounds. Dennis Schroder’s eight assists led the club in Washington.
Philadelphia took two of three last season
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | Philadelphia 118-114 | Spectrum Center |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Charlotte 130-93 | Spectrum Center |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Philadelphia 125-121 | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
The 76ers won 125-121 at home in October and 118-114 in Charlotte in March. In between, the Hornets won by 37 at home.
Recent form
Team news
| Club | Player | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Ariel Hukporti | Out, achilles | No timetable |
| Philadelphia | Dominick Barlow | Out, back | No timetable |
| Philadelphia | Jabari Walker | Out, knee | No timetable |
| Philadelphia | Tacko Fall | Out, quadriceps | Week to week |
| Philadelphia | Jaylen Brown | Day to day, knee | See the official report before tip-off |
| Charlotte | Coby White | Out, calf | No timetable |
| Charlotte | Grant Williams | Out, hamstring | No timetable |
| Charlotte | Kon Knueppel | Out, hamstring | No timetable |
| Charlotte | Kylan Boswell | Out, knee | No timetable |
Neither club had filed its report at 8 a.m. ET. Brown’s knee is Philadelphia’s question, and Charlotte’s three absentees were all ruled out before Friday. The official NBA injury report updates through the afternoon.
Anyone else listed around the league is on the NBA injury report.
Probable starting fives
Players to watch
LeBron James, Philadelphia. Twenty points, nine rebounds and eight assists against the Knicks, and now a second game in 24 hours at 41. He has sat one of six so far.
Brandon Miller, Charlotte. The Hornets are 2-1 when he scores 30 or more and 1-2 when he doesn’t. Friday’s 19 came on 37 minutes.
Score prediction
76ers 109-101 Hornets. Last season’s ratings make Charlotte about an eight-point favourite at home. We’re going against them: those numbers had Knueppel and White on the floor, and the Hornets have not reached 90 in two games.
76ers vs Hornets prediction
Philadelphia is 2-0 on the road and has not allowed more than 116. Charlotte’s wins came against Brooklyn, Miami and Washington, and Miller scored 34 and 39 in the two at home.
Our pick: Philadelphia to win, the 76ers as underdogs or at -2.5 or shorter. Both clubs are tired, so we’ll leave the total alone.
Our player prop is LeBron James under 19.5 points. He has scored 14, 17, 18, 13 and 20, over the line once and by half a point, and this is his second game in two nights. If he sits, the bet is void. Covers’ NBA prop board listed 19.5 at 8:03 a.m. ET.
Check the NBA power rankings for the order across the league, then the NBA games tonight board for the rest of Saturday’s games.
Tip-off is 6:00pm ET on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
No Canadian network has picked this one up. NBA League Pass carries it.
He missed Friday’s win over the Knicks with a knee injury and is listed day to day. Philadelphia had not filed Saturday’s report at 8 a.m. ET.
Yes. Philadelphia beat the Knicks and Charlotte lost in Washington on Friday night.
76ers 109-101. We back Philadelphia to win, as underdogs or at -2.5 or shorter.
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