76ers vs. Hornets: Predictions, Odds, and Top Prop Bets for March 28
The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, March 28. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Spectrum Center. The game airs on NBCSP and FDSN SE-CHA.
Both clubs are fighting for positioning in the Eastern Conference. Each sits in the play-in mix and sits a win or two from a top-six spot.
Odds, spread and total
Oddsmakers list Charlotte as the home favorite. DraftKings Sportsbook shows the Hornets at -5.5 (-115). The 76ers are +5.5 (-105).
| Moneyline | — |
| Total | 231.5 (Over -110 / Under -110) |
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Records and recent form
Philadelphia enters with a 40-33 record. Charlotte is 39-34. The Hornets have won five straight games.
Charlotte’s recent margins of victory read 11, 43, 23, 19, and 30 points. The streak has pushed them up the standings.
Injury reports and availability
76ers
- Johni Broome — Out.
- Tyrese Maxey — Questionable.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. — Questionable.
Hornets
- Tosan Evbuomwan — Out.
- PJ Hall — Out.
- Liam McNeeley — Out.
- Antonio Reeves — Out.
- Tidjane Salaun — Out.
Context and recent matchups
Joel Embiid recently returned from injury. Paul George also returned from suspension. Together, they helped Philadelphia score 157 points in a win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
Charlotte handed a shorthanded 76ers a 130-93 loss in January. The teams also met in October, with Philadelphia winning at home.
Top prop bet
Filmogaz.com’s leading prop pick is Joel Embiid OVER 33.5 points plus rebounds (-113). He produced 35 points and six rebounds in his return.
Embiid averages 26.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season. He has cleared the 33.5 points-plus-rebounds mark in four of his last five games. He did so in 11 of his last 13 contests.
Prediction
Charlotte’s hot run makes them tough to back down. Philadelphia can improve if its key guards play. Still, Filmogaz.com leans with the Hornets.
Pick: Hornets -5.5 (-115).
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