The Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) and Charlotte Hornets (7-16) meet Saturday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Philadelphia won 2-1 last season
Philadelphia extended its win streak to 5 games with a 124-92 rout of the Detroit Pistons Friday. Philadelphia covered as a 15.5-point favorite in the win. C Joel Embiid'scored 35 points and tallied 13 rebounds in only 3 quarters of play.
Charlotte lost its 3rd straight game in a 112-107 outing vs. the New Orleans Pelicans Friday, covering as a 9-point underdog. The Hornets have now been held to under 115 points in each of their last 3 and have been held to under 110 in back-to-back games.