Philadelphia 76ers (7-16) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-18)
December 16, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +2.5; Over/Under: +211.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bulls, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Cavs, Spurs, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 105.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.2 points and 5 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls, beat the Pacers, and they play the Wizards, Rockets, and Thunder next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 22 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their six previous games at Spectrum Center following a home loss.
- The home team has won three of the last four games between the 76ers and Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Hornets’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the 76ers’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets aren’t a good team, and they’ve been even worse without Ball, so you can understand why this line is what it is. However, the Philadelphia 76ers have underachieved all year with just 7 wins, and now they’re without Embiid again. The 76ers should be favored and should win, but they also shouldn’t be in the spot they’re in, and it doesn’t help they’re without their best player. I’ll grab the bucket with the Hornets if forced to pick.
