Charlotte Hornets (7-19) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (8-16)
December 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -9.5; Over/Under: +221
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The Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Wizards and 76ers, and they play the Rockets, Wizards and Thunder next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.6 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 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Hornets, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Cavs, Spurs, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.1 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 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 home games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the 76ers.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games at Wells Fargo Center following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eleven of the 76ers’ last 12 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers should be favored at home with the rest advantage, but this line is nuts. The 76ers are 8 games below .500 and 10-14 ATS on the season. The Hornets may have played yesterday and lost to the horrible Wizards, but I’m still not laying 9 or more points with the 76ers. I need to see Philly get it together. Not a game I’d touch personally, but if forced to pick, I want the points.
