Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Hornets and 76ers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Hornets face Philadelphia with a record of 7-20.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 113.1 points per game.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
  • The 76ers are set to host the Hornets at 8-16.
  • The 76ers are averaging 105.9 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are coming off a 121-108 win vs. the Hornets.

Hornets vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-479) will host the Hornets (+363) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 11 and has a record of 8-16, while Charlotte is 7-20 and has lost three straight games.

This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 218.

Hornets vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Friday, December 20th
  • Betting Odds PHI -11, CHA +363 | PHI -479 O/U 218

Hornets Preview: Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Hornets fell to 7-20 on the season after a 123-114 loss to the Wizards on Thursday. Charlotte, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 237, surpassing the O/U line of 226.

Charlotte was down 87-86 heading into the 4th quarter, but a 15-0 run by the Wizards turned the game in Washington’s favor, taking the score from 86-82 to 97-86.

In their 123-114 loss to the Wizards, the Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.6% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at an 18.6% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 34 points and 13 assists, despite shooting 34.4% overall and 16.7% from deep.

Ball scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Cody Martin added 9 of his 14 points in the final frame. Miles Bridges and Mark Williams each contributed 16 points, with Williams shooting 58.3% from the field.

The Hornets gave up 123 points to the Wizards on Thursday, including a 36-point 4th quarter that sealed their fate. Washington shot 49% from the field, with Charlotte allowing 17 threes on 40% shooting.

Charlotte sent the Wizards to the line 31 times, where they hit 24 free throws. The Hornets collected 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.

76ers Preview: Will Philadelphia Make it Happen at Home?

Charlotte’s season continued to spiral with a 123-114 loss to the Wizards on Thursday, dropping them to 7-20. The Hornets, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237 exceeded the O/U line of 226 by 11 points.

After trailing 87-86 going into the 4th quarter, the Hornets saw the game slip away when the Wizards went on a 15-0 run, turning the score from 86-82 to 97-86.

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 12 three-pointers in the 76ers' win over the Hornets, with Maxey hitting 6 threes at a 50% rate and finishing with 40 points. George also made 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and contributing 33 points.

The 76ers shot 51.2% from the field and 42.1% from three, making 16 threes as a team. Kelly Oubre added 19 points, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.

Despite giving up 108 points, the 76ers managed to secure a 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.

The 76ers did a good job defending the three, holding the Hornets to 12 made threes on 31% shooting. Philadelphia also sent Charlotte to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. The 76ers recorded 14 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Hornets last five road games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 113 points per game while allowing 104. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
  • As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • As the betting favorite, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Hornets vs 76ers Prediction

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