How to watch Hornets vs. 76ers basketball game
By Scout Staff
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Through 2 Quarters
Although the Charlotte Hornets came into the contest as underdogs, they’re on track to steal the victory from the Philadelphia 76ers. a win is still up for grabs for either team at halftime, but the Hornets are up 53-51 They have been led by small forward Gordon Hayward, who so far has 14 points and four assists along with two rebounds.
Charlotte has a habit of keeping things close this season; the squad played nine games decided by three or less. Maybe they will pull away, but we predict a narrow margin.
Who’s Playing
Philadelphia @ Charlotte
Current Records: Philadelphia 13-11; Charlotte 14-12
What to Know
The Philadelphia 76ers’ road trip will continue as they head to Spectrum Center at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday to face off against the Charlotte Hornets. Keep an eye on the score for this one: these two teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.
Charlotte is out to make up for these teams’ game on Monday. The 76ers won 127-124 over the Hornets in overtime. Center Joel Embiid was a one-man wrecking crew for the Sixers, dropping a double-double on 43 points and 15 boards along with seven assists. That makes it six consecutive games in which Embiid has had at least 12 rebounds. Embiid’s points were the most he has had all year.
Philadelphia is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the 76ers, who are 11-12-1 against the spread.
Philadelphia’s victory lifted them to 13-11 while Charlotte’s defeat dropped them down to 14-12. Allowing an average of 116.27 points per game, the Hornets haven’t exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end. We’ll see if they can patch up the holes in their defense before their upcoming contest.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Spectrum Center — Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $7.38
Odds
The 76ers are a solid 6-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the 76ers as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Philadelphia have won 15 out of their last 20 games against Charlotte.
- Dec 06, 2021 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Charlotte 124
- Feb 03, 2021 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Charlotte 111
- Jan 04, 2021 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Charlotte 101
- Jan 02, 2021 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Charlotte 112
- Nov 10, 2019 – Philadelphia 114 vs. Charlotte 106
- Mar 19, 2019 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Charlotte 114
- Nov 17, 2018 – Philadelphia 122 vs. Charlotte 119
- Nov 09, 2018 – Philadelphia 133 vs. Charlotte 132
- Oct 27, 2018 – Philadelphia 105 vs. Charlotte 103
- Apr 01, 2018 – Philadelphia 119 vs. Charlotte 102
- Mar 19, 2018 – Philadelphia 108 vs. Charlotte 94
- Mar 06, 2018 – Philadelphia 128 vs. Charlotte 114
- Mar 02, 2018 – Philadelphia 110 vs. Charlotte 99
- Feb 13, 2017 – Philadelphia 105 vs. Charlotte 99
- Jan 13, 2017 – Philadelphia 102 vs. Charlotte 93
- Nov 02, 2016 – Charlotte 109 vs. Philadelphia 93
- Apr 01, 2016 – Charlotte 100 vs. Philadelphia 91
- Mar 29, 2016 – Charlotte 100 vs. Philadelphia 85
- Mar 02, 2016 – Charlotte 119 vs. Philadelphia 99
- Nov 20, 2015 – Charlotte 113 vs. Philadelphia 88
Injury Report for Charlotte
- Ish Smith: Out (Covid-19)
- Mason Plumlee: Out (Covid-19)
- Terry Rozier: Out (Covid-19)
- Jalen McDaniels: Out (Covid-19)
- LaMelo Ball: Out (Covid-19)
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Grant Riller: Out (Shoulder)
