Hornets vs 76ers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 16, 2024, 5:30 PM
  • The 76ers are +76 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 208.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | NSP+

The Charlotte Hornets visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at +76 (-105).

The Hornets vs 76ers Over/Under is 208.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 27-39 against the spread, while the 76ers are 34-31 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+10.5 -115O 208.5 -110+360
Philadelphia 76ers +76 -105U 208.5 -110-500

76ers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Saturday‘s game with 87.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and 76ers.

76ers vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 54.0% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 45 of their last 70 games (+16.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 37 away games (+14.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 74 games (+14.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+14.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 19 of their last 24 games (+13.25 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 48 of their last 84 games (+14.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 80 games (+11.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 46 games (+9.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 55 games (+8.75 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 27-39 (-15.9 Units / -21.57% ROI).

  • 17-50 against the Moneyline (-6.1 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 31-36 against the Over for game total points (-8.6 Units / -11.67% ROI)
  • 36-31 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 2.58% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 34-31 (-0.15 Units / -0.21% ROI).

  • 36-30 against the Moneyline (+0.45 Units / 0.28% ROI)
  • 35-31 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 1.24% ROI)
  • 31-35 against the Under for game total points (-7.5 Units / -10.33% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 86 games (-17.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 55 games (-17.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 60 games (-16.50 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 48 games (-16.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 37 games (-16.05 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-26.55 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-25.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 70 games (-22.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 38 away games (-18.35 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 73 games (-17.80 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 1-17 (.056) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .412

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Hornets are 8-23 (.258) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 5th-worst in the NBA. The 76ers have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game this season — lowest in the NBA.

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

The 76ers were 17-5 (.773) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The 76ers were 31-13 (.705) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The 76ers were 42-22 (.656) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers are 77-20 (.794) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed 117.0 points per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th-worst in the NBA.

Injury Report: 76ers vs. HornetsSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 16

  • Robert Covington (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Kyle Lowry (Philadelphia 76ers): Rest, Out
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Hornets have averaged 51.9 points per game (2,751 points/53 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have 26.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The 76ers shot 39% from three (1,035/2,676) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The 76ers averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,766 points/3,435 shots) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The 76ers have averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (631 turnovers/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets blocked 425 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,822 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The 76ers have averaged 8.7 steals per game (462 steals/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The 76ers averaged 7.7 steals per game (635 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The 76ers have blocked 313 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams


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