Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets ATS Prediction 03/19/19

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The Philadelphia 76ers (45-25), 1-point underdogs, will travel to the Spectrum Center to meet the Charlotte Hornets (31-38). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 224.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds

In the 76ers’ last outing, they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 130-125, as 6-point underdogs. The Hornets, meanwhile, were thoroughly outplayed by the Miami Heat, 93-75, and were not able to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game went 25 points over the projected point total of 230, while the Charlotte game went 42 points under the projected point total of 210.

The 76ers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4, had a superb mark of 30.0 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.534). Charlotte, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-18; 88.9 percent). Charlotte was led by Jeremy Lamb, who recorded 21 points. Joel Embiid played a pivotal role for Philadelphia with 40 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.

In their three matchups this season, the 76ers have won all three. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 241 points, well over the projected point total of 225. Philadelphia won 122-119, covering as a 3-point underdog. Philadelphia made good use of their 38 trips to the charity stripe, making 33 of them (86.8 percent). Charlotte, on the other hand, was 25-27 (92.6 percent). Despite the loss, Kemba Walker was the game’s leading scorer with 60 points.

Of the 76ers’ 70 games, 36 have finished under the projected point total. Philadelphia comes into the contest with records of 45-25 straight up (SU) and 33-37 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Hornets’ 69 games, 38 have finished over the projected point total. Additionally, Charlotte is 31-38 SU and 30-37-2 ATS.

Charlotte could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Charlotte ranks second in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 11.9 percent), while Philadelphia forces the third-fewest turnovers (12.1 percent). Furthermore, the defense of the 76ers should have an edge in terms of effective field goal percentage. They rank second in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.508, while the offense of the Hornets ranks 21st in effective field goal percentage (0.513).

Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Hornets rank 20th in steals per game (7.1) while the 76ers rank 24th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while Charlotte ranks 29th (6.1).
  • The 76ers rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (29.8) while the Hornets rank 25th (33.4).
  • Philadelphia ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.5) while Charlotte ranks 23rd (44.1).
  • Philadelphia ranks eighth in fast break points per game (15.5) while Charlotte ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
  • The Hornets rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while the 76ers rank 25th (17.6).
  • The 76ers average 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Hornets rank 19th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
  • Philadelphia averages 48.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Charlotte ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.0).
  • Philadelphia averages 27.1 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
  • When holding opponents under 100 points, Charlotte is 10-4 and Philadelphia is 11-0.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the 76ers are 45-20 and the Hornets are 30-26.
  • Philadelphia is 14-19 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 16-17-2 ATS at home.
  • The 76ers have 18 unders and 15 overs in 33 road games.
  • The Hornets have 18 overs and 17 unders in 35 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Philadelphia and Charlotte have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The 76ers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 1-4.
  • The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 3.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 104.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).