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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (40-37) meet the Philadelphia 76ers (46-30) for a matinèe Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Charlotte is 5-2 straight up (SU) and 4-3 against the spread (ATS) over the past two weeks with the latest being a 125-114 victory at the New York Knicks Wednesday.

Philly lost its third consecutive game Thursday after getting upset by the Pistons 102-94 in Detroit as 10-point road favorites. In the last 14 days, the Sixers are 3-4 SU and 2-5 ATS.

The Sixers are 2-1 SU but 0-3 ATS versus the Hornets this season, and the total is 1-1-1 Over/Under (O/U).

Hornets at 76ers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Hornets +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | 76ers -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +5.5 (-112) | 76ers -5.5 (-108)
Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Hornets at 76ers key injuries

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (ankle) probable

76ers

None

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Hornets at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 116, 76ers 112

Money line

SPRINKLE on the HORNETS (+175) because they have a strength-on-weakness edge over the 76ers (-220) in fast-break basketball and are trending in a better direction.

For instance, Charlotte is third in both fast-break frequency and fast-break points per game (PPG). While Philly’s defense has the third-WORST efficiency in transition and the third-WORST fast-break PPG allowed.

Furthermore, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers called out newly acquired SG James Harden‘s performance following Philly’s disappointing loss to Detroit Thursday, which indicates the stress and tension among the Sixers.

On top of that, Charlotte has been more efficient and profitable than Philly since Harden debuted with the Sixers Feb. 25.

The Hornets are fifth in adjusted net rating (plus-6.2) and fifth in ATS margin (plus-4.9), according to CleaningTheGlass.com over that span. While the Sixers are 11th in adjusted net rating (plus-3.2) and 18th in ATS margin (minus-0.8).

However, I’d only SPRINKLE on the HORNETS (+175), if at all, because Charlotte’s spread is the much sharper play.

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Against the spread

BET the HORNETS +5.5 (-112) heavier than or instead of their ML since Joel Embiid and Harden should propel the 76ers -5.5 (-105) to a victory, but Philly definitely won’t win by that margin.

Also, Charlotte is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings with Philly, 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 games as road underdogs and 12-8-1 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record. Whereas the Sixers are 11-17 ATS at home (minus-2.6 ATS margin) and 8-14-1 ATS at home versus winning teams.

The HORNETS PLUS THE POINTS is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

PASS because this is a sharp total, and there isn’t a big enough difference between my prediction and the projected total.

That said, I “lean” Under 229.5 (-107) because the Hornets are 5-21 O/U in their last 26 games as road underdogs, and the Sixers are 0-5 O/U in their last 5 games as home favorites.

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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (2-4) wrap up their back-to-back with the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) Monday at Wells Fargo Center with a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Hornets-76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

These teams played head-to-head Saturday and the 76ers dismantled the Hornets in a 127-112 win. Philadelphia also covered the spread as a 9.5-point favorite. The 76ers shot 59.5% from the field, 45.7% from 3-point range and had more points in the paint and fast-break points.

It was a more balanced effort from the 76ers as well. All five 76ers starters shot at least 50% from behind the arc, aside from PG Ben Simmons, who didn’t attempt a three but did mess around and get a triple-double.

One of the bright spots for the Hornets was PG Terry Rozier erupting for 35 points on 12-for-18 shooting. Philadelphia has won 11 straight vs. Charlotte and they covered the spread in three of the last four meetings.

Hornets at 76ers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | 76ers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +9.5 (-120) | 76ers -9.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at 76ers: Key Injuries

Hornets

C Cody Zeller (hand) out
PF P.J. Washington (thumb) questionable

76ers

PF Mike Scott (knee) out
PF Furkan Korkmaz (thigh) out

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Hornets at 76ers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

76ers 122, Hornets 105

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE. My read is the 76ers will move to 6-1 after beating the Hornets Monday night but there’ve been several teams already this season to get rolled in the first game of a back-to-back only to turn around and win the second meeting.

As always, betting this pricy of a favorite is a no-go for me in the NBA regular season.

Against the spread (ATS)

I only lean 76ERS -9.5 (+100) for a half-unit because it’s so difficult for teams to win back-to-back games over the same opponent. I cannot stop looking at the glaring mismatches at center and point guard (Joel Embiid vs. Bismack Biyombo and Simmons vs. Devonte’ Graham).

Charlotte head coach James Borrego is in a tough spot with Graham who shoots 25% from the field and 28.6% from deep but averages 7 assists to 0.8 turnovers per game. He’s essentially Fun-Size Ben Simmons: 6-foot-1 guard (allegedly) who cannot shoot but can be trusted with the ball.

Obviously, the real Simmons is a max player, All-Star and walking triple-double hence the mismatch. You could argue Borrego should start rookie PG LaMelo Ball but he might not have much better luck in this game.

It’s just too tough to beat a team twice in a row by double-digits. That’s why it’s a lean.

Over/Under (O/U)

I’ll put 1 unit on the OVER 221.5 (-110). It’s too easy for the 76ers to get good looks vs. the Hornets given the easy matchups for Philadelphia’s stars.

The gravitational pull they’ll have on the Hornets defense will open up wide-open looks for the 76ers players who are more than capable of knocking them down. Also, all Charlotte needs to get to 100-plus points is for another Hornet to help out Rozier and SF Gordon Hayward.

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Also see:

Rivers, Simmons impressed with Harris in win vs. Hornets (Sixers Wire)
Rumors: Hornets | 76ers

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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (2-3) are in the City of Brotherly Love Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) at Wells Fargo Center. Below, we analyze the Hornets-76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hornets at 76ers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:50 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | 76ers -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +9.5 (-110) | 76ers -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at 76ers: Key Injuries

Hornets

C Cody Zeller (hand) out

76ers

PF Mike Scott (knee) probable
PF Furkan Korkmaz (thigh) out

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Hornets at 76ers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

76ers 113, Hornets 108

Money line (ML)

The Hornets were rolled 108-93 on New Year’s Day by the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies as 4-point home favorites. Charlotte shot terribly all over the court, going 40.7% from the field, 29% from behind the 3-point arc and 66.7% from the charity stripe. They had fewer rebounds, assists, points in the point and fast-break points, and more turnovers.

Philadelphia ran the then-undefeated Orlando Magic out of the gym, leading by 38 points at one point in a 116-92 road win as a 3.5-point favorite on New Year’s Eve. The 76ers led the Magic in fast-break points 18-2 and held Orlando to 34.7% field-goal shooting and 25% from three for the game. PF Joel Embiid tied for a game-high 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting with 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and zero turnovers.

The 76ers have beaten the Hornets in 11 straight head-to-head matchups, in fact, Embiid and PG Ben Simmons have never lost to Charlotte. The last five victories have come within how much Philadelphia is favored Saturday.

On one hand, we’re getting value because Charlotte was terrible last night and Philadelphia looks like an early-season NBA Finals contender, but on the other hand, the 76ers have owned the Hornets recently.

I lean HORNETS (+360) for a quarter-unit because I’m going to take them plus the points. The 76ers will probably edge them out but my long-term sports betting strategy is to sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when taking them to cover the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

It’s rare when we follow and not fade the market, but let’s TAKE HORNETS +9.5 (-110) because that appears to be the sharp side. According to Pregame.com, 57% of the action is on Charlotte despite them getting destroyed by the Grizzlies and Philadelphia looking great so far.

The Hornets are 9-3 ATS off of no rest and have covered in 55% of their games as road dogs since the beginning of last season.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 216.5 (-110) because I think the trend of four straight Unders in Hornets-76ers games is stronger than these teams being a combined 1-9 O/U so far this year. Still, I’d put only a tiny wager on this.

Also, the Hornets offense was so bad last night that I am expecting a bounce-back performance and effort. They were getting some quality looks, just very few of them fell.

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Also see:

Ben Simmons, Seth Curry react to Simmons’ 3-point shot vs. Magic (Sixers Wire)
Rumors: Hornets | 76ers

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