The Philadelphia 76ers (7-16) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (7-18) on Monday, December 16th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on NBCS. Both the 76ers and Hornets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

76ers vs Hornets

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 7-16 on the season after a 121-107 home loss to the Pacers on Friday. Philadelphia, who were -6.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game landed exactly on the O/U line of 228.

Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put the 76ers in a tough spot, as they trailed 23-4. Philadelphia fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 33-29, but the Pacers pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 31-24.

The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hornets dropped to 7-18 on the season after a 109-95 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. Charlotte entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 204 points fell well short of the 233.5-point O/U line.

Charlotte went on a 12-0 run early, extending their lead from 31-19 to 43-19. However, they were outscored 28-18 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 82-67 going into the 4th. Despite winning the final quarter 28-27, they couldn’t close the gap.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 121-107 loss to the Pacers, the 76ers shot 43.5% from the field and made 10 threes at a 40% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Maxey scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 more in the 3rd. Paul George contributed 9 of his 15 points in the 4th, while Ricky Council and KJ Martin also added 5 points each in the final period.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

The Hornets struggled offensively in their loss to the Bulls, shooting just 35.7% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 17.4% rate. Brandon Miller led the team with 21 points, adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists, though he shot 38.1% from the floor and 20% from deep.

Mark Williams contributed 15 points on 85.7% shooting, while Miles Bridges added 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 of his points came in the 4th quarter. Miller scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 5 more in the 4th.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 121 points to the Pacers, who shot 51% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Indiana scored 30 in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd.

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, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Pacers, giving up 121 points while allowing Indiana to shoot 51% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with the Pacers scoring 30 in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 14 threes at a 36% clip. The 76ers sent Indiana to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks.

76ers vs Hornets Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 105 points per game while allowing an average of 107. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.

76ers vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 214.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Hornets to reach a combined total of 239 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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