The Charlotte Hornets (28-36) meet the Philadelphia 76ers (34-28) at Spectrum Center. The game will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Philadelphia opened as a 1.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 215 points.
Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Free Prediction
In the 76ers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-110. Milwaukee’s 11.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Philadelphia, who had a rate of 24.6. The Bucks’ mark was better than their season average of 12.5, while the 76ers’ was above their season average of 14.6. Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons had a solid performance, putting up 12 points, 15 assists and five rebounds.
The Hornets lost to the Toronto Raptors in their last contest, 103-98. Toronto’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Charlotte. The Raptors had a rate of 0.494 (below their season average of 0.539), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.406 (below their season average of 0.503). With 27 points on 8-for-23 shooting, Kemba Walker was the top scorer from either team.
Charlotte should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Charlotte ranks second in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.2 percent), while Philadelphia forces the eighth-fewest turnovers (13.4 percent). Moreover, the defense of the 76ers figures to have an edge in terms of effective field goal percentage. They rank second in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.495, while the offense of the Hornets ranks 27th in effective field goal percentage (0.501).
Philadelphia heads into the game with records of 34-28 straight up (SU) and 35-27 against the spread (ATS). Games including the 76ers have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Charlotte is 28-36 SU and 26-34-4 ATS. Much like to Philadelphia, games involving the Hornets have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Nicolas Batum has averaged 10.8 points, 9.4 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals over the last five games for Charlotte.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Batum put up 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in the first game, in which the Hornets lost 110-99, unable to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 209 points, which was 6 points below the projected point total of 215 points. The 76ers’ 17.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hornets, who had a mark of 15.2.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Philadelphia is 15-18 ATS on the road with 18 overs and 15 unders.
Charlotte is 16-16-1 ATS at home with 17 unders and 16 overs.
When allowing under 100 points, Philadelphia is 15-0 and Charlotte is 10-3.
When reaching the century mark, the 76ers are 31-18 and the Hornets are 27-15.
Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while Philadelphia ranks 29th (19.6).
The Hornets rank second in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the 76ers rank 28th (8.9).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (25.6) while Charlotte ranks 26th (21.3).
The 76ers average 46.6 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the league. The Hornets rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (43.3).
Charlotte ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (10.1) while Philadelphia ranks 16th (12.7).
The 76ers rank first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.2) while the Hornets rank 14th (44.1).
Philadelphia ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.0) while Charlotte ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
The 76ers rank 20th in fast break points per game (10.1) while the Hornets rank 26th (9.2).
Philadelphia averages 28.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the league. Charlotte ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (29.8).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Philadelphia is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Charlotte is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 107.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
