FanDuel. Kenyon Martin Jr. has cleared this line in 7/11 games in which he’s played at least 20 minutes, and in 4/4 in such games with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, but without Joel Embiid. No Embiid tonight, as well as Jared McCain and Caleb Martin. Martin Jr. should play a key part off the bench, with the potential for more minutes if the Sixers decide to play small ball. I have him at 26 minutes, putting him closer to 9.5 points.

It has been a rough stretch for the Hornets, who have lost nine of their last 10 games. That included a six-point loss at home to the 76ers. The Hornets did not have Miles Bridges in that game, while Jared McCain scored 17 points for the 76ers. Bridges is back for the Hornets, while McCain is out for the 76ers. There is a chance that LaMelo Ball (calf) makes his return, but even if he doesn’t, I think the Hornets can cover, if not win outright.

The Philadelphia 76ers once again will be without Joel Embiid in their lineup. Traveling on the road they will get a favorable opponent in the Charlotte Hornets. A team that went on the road and defeated recently on December 3rd. It was the best game Paul George has had over the last month where he scored 29 points on 63 percent shooting. Take the 76ers to once again handle the Hornets.