The Philadelphia 76ers (38-30) meet the Charlotte Hornets (30-40) at Wells Fargo Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 19, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports Carolina.
Philadelphia is a 7-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223 points.
Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Prediction
The Hornets are hoping for a better outcome after their 124-101 loss to the New York Knicks in their last contest. New York launched 26 three pointers, making 12 of them (46.2 percent), while Charlotte was 9-33 (27.3 percent). Dwight Howard had a solid game for Charlotte, contributing 14 points and 13 rebounds.
In the 76ers’ last game, they beat the Brooklyn Nets, 120-116. Philadelphia had a turnover percentage of 4.5 (better than their season average of 14.7). Brooklyn, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 (above their season average of 21.8). Joel Embiid was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-23 shooting.
Philadelphia could dominate on defense as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the league. The 76ers rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.496), while Charlotte is 27th in effective field goal percentage (0.504). Moreover, the Hornets rank second in turnover percentage (12.1 percent), while the 76ers rank 21st in opponents’ turnover percentage (13.3 percent).
Charlotte comes into the game with records of 30-40 straight up (SU) and 28-38-4 against the spread (ATS). Of the Hornets’ 70 games, 36 have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is 38-30 SU and 37-31 ATS. Games involving the 76ers have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Howard has averaged 26.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks over the last five games for Charlotte.
The 76ers have emerged victorious in both games against the Hornets this year, including a 14-point victory the last time these teams met. Philadelphia covered as a 2-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 242 points, which was 28 points above the projected point total of 214 points. Philadelphia had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 19.0). Charlotte, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (23-31; 74.2 percent). In the loss, Howard led all scorers on the team with 30 points.
Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Charlotte is 12-19-3 ATS on the road with 17 overs, 16 unders and 1 push.
At home, Philadelphia is 20-11 ATS with 17 unders and 14 overs.
Charlotte is 10-3 when they allow less than 100 points, while Philadelphia is 16-0.
When reaching the century mark, the 76ers are 35-18 and the Hornets are 29-19.
Charlotte ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.4) while Philadelphia ranks 29th (8.8).
The Hornets rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.2) while the 76ers rank 29th (19.2).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (26.0) while Charlotte ranks 27th (21.4).
The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (46.6) while the Hornets rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (43.5).
Philadelphia ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while Charlotte ranks 17th (45.2).
The Hornets rank first in second chance points allowed per game (10.2) while the 76ers rank 15th (12.6).
Philadelphia ranks 19th in fast break points per game (10.4) while Charlotte ranks 27th (9.3).
The 76ers rank 12th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Hornets rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
Philadelphia averages 29.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (29.8).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Charlotte is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 0.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 111.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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