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Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction NBA Picks 12/16/24
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Charlotte Hornets (7-18) vs Philadelphia 76ers (7-16)
December 16, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +1.5— Over/Under: 211.5
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets duke it out at the Spectrum Center on Monday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Philadelphia 76ersÂ
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting thrashed by the Pacers in a 121-107 loss on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 22 points, Paul George added 15 points with two steals and two blocks while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 43 percent from the field and 10 of 25 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and fell behind by 11 points at halftime things only got worse in the second half when the 76ers trailed by as many as 19 points. Following this b2b set against the Hornets, the Sixers will meet the Cavaliers.
Charlotte HornetsÂ
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost nine of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting trampled by the Bulls in a 109-95 road defeat on Friday. Brandon Miller led the team with 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists, Mark Williams added 15 points in 17 minutes of action while Miles Bridges chipped in with 14 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 35 percent from the field and eight of 46 from the 3-point line as they suffered another slow start, scoring just 18 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 21 points at one stage.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won 17 of their last 18 night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Monday night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in five of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Hornets’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the 76ers’ last six night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The 76ers are still missing Joel Embiid and Caleb Martin, while the Hornets are coming into this one with the same squad. The 76ers were starting to heat up before they got stopped in their tracks by the Pacers in their last outing, while the Hornets have continued their downward spiral with their ninth loss in 10 outings. It’s hard to back either side with any confidence, but with the line so short, I have to lean towards the shorthanded 76ers to get the win on the road.
