Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24
At 7:00 ET, the 7-16 76ers (-157) will take on the 7-18 Hornets (+133) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 214.5 points.
This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +3.5
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 16th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-102 in favor of the Hornets.
- Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will the 76ers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Philadelphia’s season struggles continued with a 121-107 home loss to the Pacers on Friday, dropping their record to 7-16. The 76ers, who were -6.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points landed right on the O/U line of 228.
A 14-0 run by the Pacers early in the game put the 76ers in a tough spot, as they trailed 23-4. Philadelphia fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 33-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Pacers pulled away in the 4th quarter, outscoring the 76ers 31-24.
In their 121-107 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers shot 43.5% from the field and connected on 10 threes at a 40% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Paul George added 15 points.
Maxey scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 more in the 3rd. George also added 9 points in the 4th, with Ricky Council and KJ Martin contributing 5 and 6 points in the final period, respectively.
The 76ers struggled defensively against the Pacers, giving up 121 points on 51% shooting in the loss. Philadelphia allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with Indiana scoring 30 in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd.
From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 14 threes at a 36% clip. The 76ers sent Indiana to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 4 blocks.
Do the Hornets Stand a Chance at Home?
The Hornets dropped to 7-18 on the season after a 109-95 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. Charlotte entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 204 points fell well short of the 233.5-point over/under line.
Charlotte went on a 12-0 run early, extending their lead from 31-19 to 43-19. However, they struggled in the 2nd quarter, getting outscored 28-18. The Hornets couldn’t close the gap after falling behind 82-67 heading into the 4th, despite outscoring the Bulls 28-27 in the final period.
In their 109-95 loss to the Bulls, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 35.7% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 17.4% clip. Brandon Miller led the way with 21 points, 10 of which came in the opening quarter.
Mark Williams was efficient, shooting 85.7% and finishing with 15 points, while Miles Bridges added 14 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter. Miller also contributed 6 rebounds and 3 assists, despite shooting 20% from beyond the arc.
Despite a strong defensive showing, the Hornets couldn’t secure a win, giving up 109 points to the Bulls. Charlotte allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Chicago to just 23 points. Overall, the Hornets limited the Bulls to 39% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets held the Bulls to 27% shooting, with Chicago making 14 threes. Charlotte also sent the Bulls to the line 25 times, where they hit 21 free throws. The Hornets recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.