Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-7) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (4-5) to Wells Fargo Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; 76ers went 4-0 last season

The 76ers, a team that had championship expectations to start the season, lost their fifth straight game Friday, losing on the road 116-106 to the Los Angeles Lakers. They closed as a 7.5-point underdog. Philadelphia is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 and 2-6 ATS on the season. It has yet to win at home, going 0-3 straight up and ATS. The 76ers have been weak offensively, scoring more than 109 just twice in 8 games.

The Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 103-83 Friday, closing as a 6.5-point underdog. They have won 2 in a row after losing 3 straight. Charlotte is 2-3 over its last 5 games and 3-2 ATS. It is 5-4 ATS on the season. They are 1-2 straight up and 2-1 ATS on the road. Charlotte is led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 28.4 points per game.

Hornets at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | 76ers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +4.5 (-110) | 76ers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at 76ers key injuries

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (knee) out
C Nick Richards (rib) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (suspension) out
G Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 108, Hornets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The 76ers will be down their 2 best scorers again in this game, and they haven’t shown enough to be trusted here, especially as a sizable favorite. Similarly, the Hornets are better played on the spread.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +3.5 (-110).

The 76ers just haven’t been able to find their groove offensively, and without Embiid and Maxey, they don’t have many capable scorers. Philadelphia’s top 3 offensive weapons that will take the court all shoot under 42% from the field. That’s a key reason why it has scored 107 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games. The 76ers are 0-3 ATS a favorite and 0-2 ATS as a home favorite.

The Hornets at least have some offensive competence with Ball shooting 44.5% from the field. They will lack size with 2 key big men out, but the 76ers don’t have any elite-scoring big man with Embiid still suspended. Charlotte has improved its play over its last 2 games, beating the Indiana Pacers and Detorit Pistons. It is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as well.

Taking all that into consideration, back HORNETS +3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 215.5 (-115).

The Hornets are 2-6-1 O/U on the season and have gone Under in four straight games. They have scored 108 or fewer points in 4 straight as well. Despite having Ball lead the charge, Charlotte ranks 20th in pace.

Philadelphia sits 27th, so neither team is going to push the tempo Sunday. The 76ers are 0-2 O/U in their last two and 2-3 O/U in their last five. Considering those trends, back UNDER 215.5 (-115).

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