Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/24
At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-156) will head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (+133). Philadelphia is favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 214.5.
Both teams are currently 7-18, with the 76ers sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference and the Hornets 13th. This game will be played at the Spectrum Center and can be seen on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +3
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.
Taking a Look at the 76ers Chances on the Road
Philadelphia’s season continued to unravel after a 121-107 loss to the Pacers on Friday, dropping their record to 7-16. The 76ers, who were -6.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.
Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put the 76ers on their heels, and while Philadelphia fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Pacers 33-29, they couldn’t complete the comeback. Indiana pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 31-24. The game’s total points hit 228, exactly matching the over/under line.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 22 points in their 121-107 loss to the Pacers, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 more in the 3rd. Paul George added 15 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Ricky Council contributed 14 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Philadelphia shot 43.5% from the field and made 10 three-pointers at a 40% clip. Maxey hit 3 threes, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.
The 76ers struggled defensively on Friday, allowing 121 points to the Pacers. Philadelphia gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Indiana shot 51% from the field.
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 recorded 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 5 steals and 4 blocks.
Do the Hornets Have What it Takes at Home?
Charlotte’s season record dropped to 7-18 after a 109-95 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. The Hornets, who were +5.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 233.5.
Charlotte went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 31-19 to 43-19, but Chicago responded by outscoring them 28-18 in the 2nd quarter. The Hornets couldn’t recover after trailing 82-67 going into the 4th, despite a 28-27 edge in the final period.
In their 95-point effort against the Bulls, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 35.7% from the field and connecting on only 8 threes at a 17.4% clip. Brandon Miller led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 threes at 20% efficiency, and adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Mark Williams contributed 15 points on 85.7% shooting, while Miles Bridges added 14 points despite shooting 31.2%. Miller scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, and Bridges added 8 points in the 4th.
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Hornets couldn’t hold off the Bulls, who scored 109 points on Friday. Charlotte gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. Chicago added 27 more in the 4th to secure the win.
The Hornets held the Bulls to 39% shooting, including just 27% from three-point range, where Chicago hit 14 threes. Charlotte sent the Bulls to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Hornets finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.