Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams, with the opening tap scheduled at
Game outlook
The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams, with the opening tap scheduled at 7:10 PM EST. The 76ers are well-positioned in the Eastern Conference standings and are favored in the matchup. The Hornets, meanwhile, have struggled to start the season and have been weakened further by the recent injury of All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with a line set at -9, and the line has not moved at the time of opening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: 76ers -360 | Hornets +285
Spread: 76ers -9 (-110) | Hornets +9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 235 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 78%.
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid has been a major contributor to the Philadelphia 76ers success as reigning MVP, averaging 40 points and 12 rebounds per game over the last week. The team has won four straight games with the return of Kelly Oubre Jr. from a rib injury providing an added boost. With a solid stretch of winnable games, they are fourth in scoring offense, seventh in field goal percentage, sixth in three-point field goal percentage, ninth in assist-to-turnover ratio, and 12th in points allowed per game. There are no injuries reported.