76ers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 17, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The 76ers (46-22) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (22-49)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSSE & NBCS-PH+

The Philadelphia 76ers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The 76ers vs Hornets Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the 76ers are 40-28 against the spread, while the Hornets are 31-38 against the spread.


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76ers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Philadelphia 76ers-10.5 -110O 228.5 -110-500
Charlotte Hornets +10.5 -110U 228.5 -110+375

Hornets vs 76ers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Friday‘s game with 72.8% confidence.

Hornets vs 76ers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 56.5% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the 76ers and Hornets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 63 games (+16.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 58 games (+13.92 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 39 of their last 63 games (+12.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.92 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 86 games (+10.71 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 55 games (+15.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 54 games (+15.02 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 32 games at home (+14.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+12.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 29 of their last 55 games (+12.51 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 40-28 (+9.15 Units / 12.22% ROI).

  • 46-22 against the Moneyline (+4.75 Units / 2.92% ROI)
  • 38-30 against the Over for game total points (+5 Units / 6.68% ROI)
  • 30-38 against the Under for game total points (-11.8 Units / -15.78% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 31-38 (-10.8 Units / -13.84% ROI).

  • 22-49 against the Moneyline (-8.4 Units / -10.66% ROI)
  • 32-39 against the Over for game total points (-10.9 Units / -13.96% ROI)
  • 39-32 against the Under for game total points (+3.8 Units / 4.87% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 12 of their last 49 games (-28.27 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 49 games (-26.49 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-24.90 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 67 games (-23.35 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-21.32 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 87 games (-29.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 86 games (-23.54 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 78 games (-21.75 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 79 games (-20.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 94 games (-20.15 Units / -19% ROI)

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Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The 76ers are 28-8 (.778) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The 76ers are 113-20 (.850) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .675

The 76ers are 12-4 (.750) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .534

The 76ers are 38-8 (.826) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Hornets are 5-25 (.167) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .469

The Hornets are 23-43 (.348) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Hornets are 10-24 (.294) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Hornets are 21-34 (.382) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Injury Report: Hornets vs. 76ersFriday‘s Game, Mar. 17

  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right ankle, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams is out for Friday’s (Mar.17) game against Philadelphia.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • James Bouknight (Hornets): Bouknight is out for Friday’s (Mar.17) game against Philadelphia.
  • Jalen McDaniels (76ers): McDaniels is questionable for Friday’s (Mar. 17) game against Charlotte.

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 1.54 points per shot (747 points/485 shots) in the last two weeks — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The 76ers are shooting 51% from three (51/100) in the second half in the last two weeks — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The 76ers are shooting 46% from three (88/191) in the last two weeks — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,735 free throw attempts/9,092 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,946 assists/ 1,001 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Hornets are shooting 33% from three (754/2,279) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets have a TS% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets are shooting 33% from three (372/1,126) in the first half this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,262 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7

The 76ers have averaged 7.8 steals per game (528 steals/68 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The 76ers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (756 blocks/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The 76ers have averaged 8.4 steals per game (946 steals/113 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.3 steals per game (1,262 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have blocked 763 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (575 blocks/110 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Hornets have averaged 8.2 steals per game (1,827 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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