The Philadelphia 76ers are riding a 4-game winning streak. The Charlotte Hornets look to win two straight games for the first time since November. Let’s preview this game and give out a Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Kings, Rockets, Nuggets, and Magic during this streak. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 119.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 35.1 points and 6.1 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.7 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The 76ers have won each of their last 18 games as road favorites.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets rebounded from losses to the Heat and Pelicans with a win over the Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 49.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 24 points and 3.7 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
I don’t want to back the Charlotte Hornets as much as the next guy, but both teams are on the end of a back to back and this has the potential to be an ugly, slow paced game Saturday night. The Hornets are coming off a nice win over the Spurs, which could improve their confidence, while the 76ers are coming from Orlando and probably just want to go back home. This is a waste of time two game road trip for Philly. Lots of points. I lean Hornets if forced to pick.