76ers vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 16, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 16, 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) host the Charlotte Hornets (17-50) on March 16, 2024 at Wells Fargo Center. The Hornets are underdogs by a 10.5-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of two in a row with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. The over/under is set at 209.5 points for the matchup.

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76ers vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
76ers -10.5 209.5

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Injury Report as of March 16

76ers: Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee), Danuel House: Out (Foot), Joel Embiid: Out (Knee), Tobias Harris: Questionable (Ankle), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), De’Anthony Melton: Out (Back)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Bryce McGowens: Out (Knee), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick 76ers (-10.5)
Total Pick Over (209.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
115.2 (14th) Points Scored 106.9 (29th)
112.9 (12th) Points Allowed 116.8 (19th)
42.7 (19th) Rebounds 41.1 (29th)
11.1 (8th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (23rd)
11.5 (27th) 3pt Made 11.9 (22nd)
24.6 (26th) Assists 24.6 (26th)
11.1 (1st) Turnovers 13.0 (19th)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Maxey 57 25.9 3.7 6.2 1.0 0.5 3.1
Tobias Harris 60 17.1 6.2 3.2 1.1 0.6 1.2
Kelly Oubre Jr. 53 14.5 4.7 1.2 1.1 0.5 1.4
Buddy Hield 16 14.2 3.4 4.6 1.1 0.4 3.2
Buddy Hield 52 12.0 3.2 2.7 0.8 0.6 2.6

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 56 21.4 7.6 3.3 1.0 0.5 2.4
Brandon Miller 60 16.8 4.2 2.4 1.0 0.6 2.4
Grant Williams 16 14.1 5.3 2.4 0.8 0.4 1.6
Vasilije Micic 16 11.9 2.1 5.9 0.7 0.1 1.1
Tre Mann 13 11.5 5.1 4.5 1.6 0.0 1.4

Betting Trends

  • The 76ers have covered the spread 34 times in 66 games.
  • Against the spread as 10.5-point favorites or more, Philadelphia is 5-4.
  • Out of 66 76ers games so far this season, 35 have hit the over.
  • Philadelphia and its opponent have broken the 209.5-point mark 55 times this year.
  • The total for this game is 209.5, and that’s 18.5 points fewer than the average total in 76ers games thus far this season.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread 26 times in 67 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 10.5-point underdog or greater, Charlotte is 9-15.
  • There have been 31 Hornets games (out of 67) that hit the over this season.
  • There have been 52 Charlotte’s games this year with more than 209.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 223.8 points, 14.3 more than this game’s over/under.

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