Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24
The Charlotte Hornets (7-20) travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (8-16) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets come into the game on a three-game losing streak and are currently 13th in the East. The 76ers are favored by 11 points and are 12th in the conference.
This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for the game is 218 points.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-134 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Do the Hornets Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Charlotte’s season struggles continued with a 123-114 road loss to the Wizards on Thursday, dropping their record to 7-20. The Hornets, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 237 points exceeded the O/U line of 226 by 11 points.
After entering the 4th quarter down just 87-86, the Hornets were hit by a 15-0 Wizards run, which turned the game from 86-82 in Charlotte’s favor to 97-86 for Washington. The Wizards closed out the game with a 36-point 4th quarter.
In their 123-114 loss to the Wizards, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.6% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 8 threes at an 18.6% clip.
LaMelo Ball led the way with 34 points and 13 assists, despite shooting 34.4% and 16.7% from deep. He scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Cody Martin added 9 of his 14 points in the final period.
Defensively, the Hornets struggled against the Wizards, giving up 123 points on 49% shooting. Charlotte allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but their best defensive effort came in the 3rd, where they held Washington to 27 points. However, the Wizards broke through in the 4th, scoring 36 points to seal the win.
The Hornets had trouble defending the three, as the Wizards hit 17 threes on 40% shooting. Charlotte also sent Washington to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws. The Hornets gave up 12 offensive rebounds but managed to record 12 steals in the game.
Can the 76ers Lock in a Home Win?
The 76ers improved to 8-16 on the season with a 121-108 road win over the Hornets on Monday. Philadelphia, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 229 points went over the 218.5-point line.
Philadelphia started strong, leading 31-23 after the 1st quarter, but Charlotte closed the gap by taking the 2nd quarter 26-23. The 76ers pulled away with a 41-30 3rd quarter, going up 95-79. The Hornets made a 10-0 run in the 4th, but the 76ers held on to secure the win.
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 12 threes in the 76ers’ 121-108 win over the Hornets, with each hitting 6 from deep. Maxey finished with 40 points, adding 12 in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th. George contributed 33 points, 15 of which came in the opening period, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 42.1% from long range and 51.2% overall. Kelly Oubre chipped in 19 points, scoring 9 in the final quarter.
Despite giving up 108 points, the 76ers’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Hornets. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but Charlotte scored 30 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. The Hornets shot 50% from the field.
Philadelphia limited Charlotte’s three-point shooting, holding them to 31% from beyond the arc with 12 made threes. The Hornets also went 12/21 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 14 steals and 4 blocks.