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The Los Angeles Lakers (27–17) head to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls (23–22) on Monday night, January 26, 2026. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers are slight road favorites at -1.5 on the spread and -120 on the moneyline, while the Bulls are listed at +100. The total is set at 236.5 in what’s expected to be a fast-paced, back-and-forth game with playoff implications in both conferences.
The Philadelphia 76ers (21–26) visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Monday, January 26, 2026. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Hornets open as 3-point home favorites in a matchup of two Eastern Conference teams looking to gain traction as the season turns toward February. Both teams have had stretches of inconsistency, and both are dealing with injuries to key personnel.
Charlotte is laying -3.0 (-111), while the Sixers are priced at +3.0 (-111), indicating a modest home edge without strong market conviction. This isn’t a marquee matchup in the standings, but from a betting angle, it offers some value due to volatility, lineup movement, and two teams struggling to maintain consistency on either end of the floor.
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76ers vs Hornets Odds
These are the current betting lines. Always keep an eye on the latest NBA odds for movement ahead of tipoff.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | -145 | -3.0 (-111) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +125 | +3.0 (-111) |
76ers Betting Form
The Philadelphia 76ers are sliding. At 21–26, they’re struggling to stay afloat in the East and have lost five of their last six. The offensive execution has cratered in the absence of reliable creators, and the defense has been wildly inconsistent. When the three-point shot isn’t falling — and it often isn’t — Philly has trouble staying in games.
Pace-wise, the Sixers are middle of the pack, but it rarely matters if they can’t convert their early actions. Late-clock offense has been a problem, and they’re prone to cold stretches that tank quarters. Even when they play with effort, a lack of spacing and predictable shot selection has capped their scoring ceiling.
Defensively, the effort is there in spurts, but breakdowns on the perimeter and a lack of rebounding presence hurt. The team gives up too many clean looks beyond the arc and doesn’t close possessions with enough consistency.
Injuries continue to complicate things. Check the Philadelphia 76ers injury report before locking in any bet — they’ve been without key starters for weeks, and availability drives much of their betting value. They’re not covering spreads, and they’re not stringing together complete games.
As road dogs, they’ve had little value lately. This is a prove-it spot.
Hornets Betting Form
The Charlotte Hornets sit just ahead of Philly in the standings and are favored here — but only slightly. That’s reflective of their own inconsistency, though they’ve played better basketball over the last few weeks. Offensively, the Hornets have picked up their pace and are starting to hit shots, particularly from the corners and above the break.
LaMelo Ball is healthy and has helped stabilize their offensive tempo. His presence alone opens up driving lanes and pull-up shooting opportunities that weren’t available during his absence. When Ball plays at his pace, Charlotte flows better — and that translates into improved efficiency and rhythm.
Defensively, the Hornets are still shaky, but less chaotic than early in the season. They rotate better, and their communication has improved. They’re still exploitable in pick-and-roll coverages, but they’re contesting more shots and forcing tougher looks in transition.
Their injury situation is relatively manageable. Monitor the Charlotte Hornets injury report for late scratches, but overall they’re in better shape than Philly from a health standpoint.
Charlotte at home has been more competitive than the market gives them credit for. The spread is short here, but with Ball playing, they’ve shown they can handle disorganized teams like the Sixers.
76ers vs Hornets Matchup Breakdown
These teams match up awkwardly — in a way that makes betting edges a little clearer.
The Hornets have the better shot creators, the better tempo control, and they’re healthier. They also have a consistent lead initiator in Ball, something the Sixers currently lack.
Philadelphia’s defense can make things messy if their effort is locked in, but that hasn’t been a guarantee. If Charlotte hits early shots, Philly will struggle to keep up without a dependable offensive system.
Rebounding leans slightly to Charlotte, and the Hornets have shot the ball better in recent weeks. Philadelphia’s bench production has also been an issue. If Charlotte gets out in transition — and they likely will — that opens up early offense and mismatches that can turn into easy buckets.
Without firm info on the total, it’s hard to project O/U plays — but lean Under if the Sixers dictate pace or if both teams fall into a brickfest. Lean Over if LaMelo starts hot and Philly’s pace rises in catch-up mode.
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76ers vs Hornets Predictions and Best Bets
The number is short, but the lean here is Charlotte -3. The Hornets are playing better, they’re at home, and they have fewer question marks. If LaMelo is on the floor and the starters are intact, Charlotte’s offense should find enough consistency to pull away late.
Philly has the capability to keep things close — especially if they catch a hot shooting night — but recent form doesn’t back it up. They’re not defending well enough to rely on low-scoring wins, and their offense hasn’t traveled.
If the Hornets win the rebounding and transition battles, they’ll cover this number with room to spare.
Best Bet: Hornets -3.0 (-111)
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