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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

By Evan Birchmore

Jan 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets are in the City of Brotherly Love to square off with the Philadelphia 76ers, with tipoff set for 6:00 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point spread: 76ers -10.5

Money line: 76ers-520/Hornets +400

Over/under: 219.5

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Injury Report

Hornets: LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain), Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain), Cody Martin (left knee procedure), Gordon Hayward (left shoulder – scapula fracture), and Mark Williams (left ankle sprain) are OUT.

76ers: Georges Niang (foot) is PROBABLE. Danuel House Jr. (foot) is QUESTIONABLE. Tyrese Maxey (foot) is OUT.

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Key Statistic

Second chance points

Charlotte is the worst team in the league in terms of second chance points allowed, giving up 16.6 second chance points per game. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is the worst team in the league in terms of second chance points scored, averaging only 10.2 second chance points per game.

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Key Matchup

Mason Plumlee vs. Joel Embiid

Mason Plumlee continues to play solid basketball and is now averaging 9.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per night, all of which are increases from his numbers a season ago. He has already recorded 10 double doubles through Charlotte’s first 26 games after recording just seven in 73 games last year. Plumlee had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists in Charlotte’s first meeting with Philadelphia this season.

Joel Embiid has been his usual dominant self this season, averaging 32.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists to go along with 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks. He was forced to miss the first meeting with Charlotte due to a foot injury.

Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers: Prediction

The Hornets have lost four in a row and five of their last six, most recently getting blown out at home by the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the 76ers are coming off an overtime win against the Los Angeles Lakers that snapped their own three game losing streak.

While Charlotte did manage to pick up a win against Philadelphia in the first meeting, that was largely due to the absences of Joel Embiid and James Harden, both of whom should be available for tonight’s game. Look for that to make the difference as the hometown 76ers cruise to an easy win.

Final. 97. 170. 126. 93

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Wednesday, December 14th – vs. Detroit Pistons (7:00 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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