Need a Hornets vs. 76ers prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the 76ers hit the road to face the Hornets on Saturday, Jan 20 at 7:00 ET. The current total stands at 229.5, with the 76ers being favored by 10.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Hornets vs. 76ers player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: 76ers -10.5
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Jan 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 121 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Hornets last five home games, the team averaged 100 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored 76ers?
At 27-13, the 76ers are above .500 and are looking to stay that way as they take on the Hornets. In the Eastern Conference, they are 3rd and are 2nd in the Atlantic division.
In their most recent game, the 76ers put up a total of 124 points on offense against the Magic. They shot 48.3% from the field and hit 13 three-pointers. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were the top two scorers in the game, with Embiid leading the way with 36 points and Maxey adding 32 for the 76ers.
On the season, the 76ers are giving up 111.8 points per game, which is 9th best in the NBA. In terms of three-point defense, Philadelphia is 2nd in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 34.0% from beyond the arc.
Over their last five games, the 76ers have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 6th in field goal percentage allowed at 45.8%.
One area where Philadelphia has struggled defensively this season is at the free-throw line, as they are giving up 24.8 made free-throws per game, which is 26th in the NBA.
Do the Hornets Stand a Chance at Home?
Over their last ten games, the Hornets are 2-8 and come into today’s game against the 76ers with a 9-30 overall record. In away games this season, the Hornets are 4-17 compared to a 5-13 record at home.
In their last game, the Hornets scored 124 points, which is higher than their season average of 108.8. Looking at their overall offensive numbers, the Hornets are 27th in field goal percentage and 18th in three-point percentage. Additionally, they are 25th in three-pointers made.
When it comes to defense, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled this season, coming in 25th in the NBA at 120.4 points per game allowed. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 122.8 points per contest (28th in the league).
One area where the Hornets have been able to limit their opponents is at the free-throw line, allowing just 23.3 made free throws per game (21st). However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line, giving up 13.8 made threes per game (25th).
Overall, opponents have been able to shoot 50.2% from the field against Charlotte (29th). This includes a two-point shooting percentage of 56.4% (27th) and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.1% (25th).
Hornets vs. 76ers Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Joel Embiid has a points prop of 34.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115.
For his matchup against the Hornets, we recommend taking the under on Joel Embiid and his prop bet of 34.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 31.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 34.5 Points (-115)
Hornets vs. 76ers Predictions
Our bet is on the 76ers for a win, and we project the score to be 118-101. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the 76ers with the spread at -10.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the 76ers and Hornets to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: 76ers -10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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