Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

At 7:00 ET, the Hornets will host the 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. Charlotte is currently on a five-game losing streak and sits 12th in the East. On the other side, Philadelphia is 14th in the conference and has a record of 4-14.

NBCS will have coverage of the game, and the 76ers are favored by 5 points. The over/under line is set at 208.5 points.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -5

This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-74 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will Philadelphia Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

Philadelphia improved to 4-14 with a 111-96 win over the Pistons on Saturday. The 76ers were favored by 2 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 215.5 O/U line.

After an 11-0 run early on, the 76ers took control, leading 37-20 after the 1st quarter. Though the Pistons fought back in the 2nd, winning the quarter 32-20, Philadelphia responded by dominating the 3rd quarter 32-17. Heading into the 4th with an 89-69 lead, the 76ers held off a late push from Detroit, who outscored them 27-22 in the final period.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a win over the Pistons, scoring 28 points and hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. He was especially effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 points. Kenyon Martin Jr. added 19 points, shooting 87.5% from the field, while Ricky Council contributed 17 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots.

Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field and made 11 threes at a 35.5% clip. Kelly Oubre chipped in 14 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter.

The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Pistons to just 96 points on 38% shooting. Philadelphia was particularly effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 20 and 17 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited Detroit to 27% shooting, with the Pistons making only 11 threes. Philadelphia also sent Detroit to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The 76ers finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Charlotte’s season record fell to 6-14 after a 107-104 loss to the Hawks on Saturday. The Hornets were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the close loss. The total points for the game were set at 223.5, but the teams combined for 211 points, falling 12.5 points short of the over/under line.

The Hornets started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 26-18. They responded with a 10-0 run, turning a 69-65 deficit into a 75-69 lead, but the Hawks edged them 30-28 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Brandon Miller’s 32 points and 8 rebounds weren’t enough for the Hornets in their 107-104 loss to the Hawks, as he shot just 33.3% from the field. The Hornets struggled overall, shooting 37.2%, but connected on 18 threes at a 37.5% rate.

Miller hit 7 threes, shooting 36.8% from deep, and scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 4th. Josh Green added 17 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd, and Vasilije Micic contributed 15 points, including 10 in the final period.

Defensively, the Hornets put together a solid 3rd quarter, holding the Hawks to 22 points, but a 30-point 4th quarter from Atlanta was enough to hand Charlotte a 107-104 loss. The Hornets did well to limit the Hawks’ three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 30% shooting.

Charlotte sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Hawks converted 21 attempts. The Hornets gave up 14 offensive rebounds but managed to record 13 steals and 6 blocks in the game.