The Charlotte Hornets are in the City of Brotherly Love tonight to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the preseason finale for both teams.
The Hornets are still searching for their first preseason victory after dropping Monday night’s home contest against the Washington Wizards. The 76ers, meanwhile, are looking to continue their positive momentum after earning a road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their most recent outing.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)
Point Spread: 76ers -9
Money line: 76ers -420/ Hornets +310
Over-under: 220
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Injury Report
Hornets: LaMelo Ball (sprained left ankle) and PJ Washington (sprained right ankle) are OUT.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (left calf strain), Mason Plumlee (sprained left foot), and Cody Martin (left knee tendinopathy) are QUESTIONABLE but are expected to play.
UPDATE: @hornets HC Steve Clifford says Washington is OUT and Ball is OUT. All players listed as questionable will try and play limited minutes in tonight's PHI preseason finale https://t.co/kWZkri7rUW
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) October 12, 2022
76ers: None
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Prediction
These teams are at completely different ends of the spectrum at this point in the preseason. Charlotte is one of just two 0-4 teams, the other being the Milwaukee Bucks. Philadelphia, meanwhile, joins the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans as the lone 3-0 teams so far this preseason.
Key Statistic: Philadelphia has scored at least 113 points in each of their first three preseason games. Charlotte has allowed at least 112 points in each of their first four preseason games.
Key Matchup: Terry Rozier vs. Tyrese Maxey
Rozier is leading the Hornets in scoring in the preseason, scoring 16.8 points in approximately 27 minutes per night. He is shooting 45.8% from the field and 35% from three-point range.
Maxey is Philadelphia’s leading scorer in the preseason, posting 20 points per night in just 18 minutes of action per contest. He is shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.
Prediction
The 76ers are healthier, they are playing at home, and frankly they are the better team. Look for them to play as such tonight, securing an easy victory in front of their home crowd.
76ers 117, Hornets 100
What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?
Wednesday, October 19th – at San Antonio Spurs (regular season opener)
Friday, October 21st – vs. New Orleans Pelicans (regular season home opener)
Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.