76ers vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 20

Published 6:17 am Friday, December 20, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets (7-20) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Wells Fargo Center as heavy, 10.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-PH and FDSSE.

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76ers vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NBCS-PH and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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76ers vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    76ers 112 – Hornets 107

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Spread & Total Prediction for 76ers vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 10.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: 76ers (-5.1)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (217.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 218.2
  • The Hornets’ .481 ATS win percentage (13-14-0 ATS Record) is higher than the 76ers’ .417 mark (10-14-0 ATS Record) in 2024-25.
  • When it comes to topping the total in 2024-25, Charlotte and its opponents aren’t as successful (44.4% of the time) as Philadelphia and its opponents (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite this season, the 76ers are 5-5, while the Hornets are 6-19 as moneyline underdogs.

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76ers Performance Insights

  • The 76ers have found it difficult to produce points this season, ranking second-worst in the league with 105.9 points per game. They’ve played better on defense, ranking ninth by giving up 110.5 points per contest.
  • Philadelphia is grabbing just 40.4 rebounds per game (third-worst in NBA), and it is allowing 43.6 boards per contest (12th-ranked).
  • In terms of assists, the 76ers are delivering just 21.6 assists per contest (worst in league).
  • With 16.3 forced turnovers per game, Philadelphia ranks second-best in the league. It ranks 14th in the league by committing 14 turnovers per contest.
  • The 76ers rank 24th in the NBA by draining 11.7 three-pointers per game, but they have a 32.7% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks fourth-worst in the league.

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • Offensively, the Hornets are the fourth-worst squad in the NBA (106.9 points per game). On defense, they are 15th (113.1 points conceded per game).
  • Charlotte collects 45.5 rebounds per game and give up 43.1 boards, ranking seventh and eighth, respectively, in the NBA.
  • This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the league in assists at 23.5 per game.
  • Charlotte commits 15.1 turnovers per game and force 14.1 per game, ranking 22nd and 15th, respectively, in the NBA.
  • The Hornets make 15 3-pointers per game and shoot 34.9% from beyond the arc, ranking sixth and 19th, respectively, in the league.

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