NBA Odds: Hornets-76ers prediction, odds, and pick

Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 125-114. The Hornets are winners of eight of their last 10 games. Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. Joel Embiid had another MVP-type performance with 37 points and 15 rebounds. James Harden struggled with 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Gordon Hayward is expected to make his return to the Charlotte Hornets' line-up. He has been out since February 7 with an ankle injury. Charlotte has a 41-32 record against the spread this season. They are 7th in points per game (119.3), 4th on field goal percentage (50.1%), and 3rd on three-point percentage.

Philadelphia has been struggling recently. They lost to the Phoenix Suns last Sunday and to Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The Sixers have a 36-39 record against the spread. Their last two wins over the Hornets were in overtime on December 6 and four days later. This last stretch of the regular season is a good opportunity for them to develop a rhythm for the postseason.

Hornets have won eight of 10 games this season. The Sixers are the favorites, but they have been struggling lately.