Philadelphia vs Hornets Prediction and Betting Tips 20 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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20.12.2024 01:46
Philadelphia vs Hornets Prediction
With the 76ers coming into this game having been on a pretty solid run with their team starting to piece together, they are playing a heavily regressing unit in Charlotte. The Philadelphia squad is coming off a 121-108 win against Charlotte last time out, while for this Hornets unit, it’s vice-versa. This game will be played on December 21st at 6:00 A.M. IST in Wells Fargo Center of Philadelphia. Below are our key betting tips, vital player props, important injuries, and head-to-head trends entering this matchup.
Philadelphia vs Hornets Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Moneyline Pick
Seeing that the money line is at -140 for the 76ers, it should be picked up because of their better overall ability to play all minutes. Having Kelly Obrue Jr. plus Tyrese Maxsey in the backcourt, this duo should outscore the abilities of Lamelo Ball in addition to Brandon Miller, while also having better defensive prowess. With Paul George being a huge mismatch in scoring plus the ability to get rebounds and play defense against Josh Green, Geurcheson Yabusele will continue being a high-energy play that provides inside scoring similar to Miles Bridges. Knowing Andre Drummond will be their biggest rebounding figure inside, Philadelphia’s center should have more boards plus putbacks than Mark Williams. Therefore, the 76ers should win their -140 spread and 10th straight vs Charlotte.
2. Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Point Spread Pick
As the point spread pick is -1.5 for Philadelphia during this game, it should be taken because they are more talented overall. Led by the quick guard in Tyrese Maxsey, his ability to attack the paint and create looks from deep will be a key component against this Hornets team. Showing quickness to get inside, while also relying upon others, his greatness should take over Lamelo Ball’s defense. Being someone who can play on the defensive end, Maxsey should limit Ball’s game by forcing him into bad shots and creating steals for scores down the other side. As Kelly Obrue Jr. remains a powerful scorer, his great wing defense should help against a half-healthy Brandon Miller. Being someone who can play the wings and close out on threes, Obrue Jr. will have an easier time as Miller won’t break away too much in this game. Seeing Paul George is going to start at small forward, his ability to score from outside or in is something Josh Green can’t defend. As a strong rebounder too, this 76ers piece should impose his will by being a blocker and creating multiple traps on Green. Having Guercheson Yabusele’s underrated scoring ability at power forward match Miles Bridges, their group should have stronger performances from Andre Drummond as a board-getter over Mark Williams. All in all, the 76ers should win their -1.5 spread during this matchup.
3. Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under at 220 for this matchup, it should have tons of solid scoring with both teams firing away as key growing offensive units. As Charlotte is led by one of the top-tier shooting point guards, his ability to drive in and knockdown long-range shots will be a key component for this offense. Having a great shooter located at their SG position as well, this group has a great finisher starting at power forward. Someone who can create dunks too, he will help their center get second-chance looks too. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has one of the strongest point guards in NBA play that can cut in plus create very strong looks from three. Having an SG who plays a similar role and hits his floaters, this group’s small forward has continued to show growth as an all-around piece. Seeing that their power forward’s strength plays a massive factor in scoring around the basket, the center continues to be a great layup-taker on 2nd chance opportunities. Therefore, this score should go over the 229 combined points from last time out.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Top Player Props
Tyrese Maxsey over 25.5 points at 1.71: As the Philadelphia 76ers point guard continues being a critical piece of this offense with his inside scoring off dribbles, the star’s outside part has been vital too. Going up against Lamelo Ball, he should use speed and great elusiveness to attack a much weaker defender from everywhere. Scoring 25.1 points a night, he should hit the over during this matchup.
Josh Green under 7.5 points at 1.57: With the Hornets small forward continuing to be a piece that can only shoot threes, he will have a tough time being productive once again. Matching up against Paul George’s elite defense, Green will not be able to find any looks throughout this game. Averaging 7.7 per game, he should be under his season average in the game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Injury News & Impact
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries: As Joel Embiid, 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, is ruled out with a sinus fracture, this group will also not have backup piece Adam Bona due to a knee injury. Seeing Caleb Martin is ruled out because of a shoulder issue, Jared McCain will be gone for a while since he tore his meniscus.
Charlotte Hornets Injuries: Looking at the Hornets, they have no current injuries at the moment and should run out with similar rotations.
Philadelphia vs Hornets Head-to-Head Trends
Looking at the current head-to-head trends, this 76ers unit continues being on a very strong streak against Charlotte by having 9 straight wins. A group that has scored over 100 points in 5 straight games, they average 113.6 during their past 5. Being 27-2 against the spread in their last 29 matchups against the Hornets, Philadelphia should keep making this record even more impressive.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
As the current betting insights and public trends show, the Philadelphia 76ers are backed by 55.7% of bettors to beat Charlotte.
Philadelphia vs Hornets Final Prediction
Seeing that the Philadelphia 76ers have slowly become one of the most physical forces in NBA play, it should show against a weaker unit in Charlotte. Led by Tyrese Maxsey at point guard, his ability to use speed for finishes and cut inside is very key. Someone who can knock down deep looks as well, his strength in passing makes him one of the most complete combo guards. Creating a matchup against one of the weakest defenders in Lamelo Ball, he should control the tempo throughout this game. With Lamelo Ball having the ability to score and create for others as well, Maxey will limit his abilities due to his great wingspan to take away passes down the other end. As Tyrese Maxsey has shown to lockdown in key moments, he should have a way more efficient statistical night on both ends than Ball. Seeing that Brandon Miller is only at ½ health during this matchup, Kelly Obrue Jr. should continue closing out as a key defender, while also making plays with his rebounding skills. Someone who can attack from deep or using the floater game should create a slight strength advantage over Miller.
With Paul George being a vital piece for this 76ers unit, his ability to create looks from anywhere and drive in for dunks against Josh Green will be big. As someone very good at hitting the three ball too, he will create a rebounding advantage with more size in this matchup. Lining up against someone who can’t produce on offense in Josh Green, Paul George should limit his ability with blocking and elite side-to-side defense. Seeing that Guerchson Yabusele is a high-volume scorer for this 76ers unit against Miles Bridges, Andre Drummond should have a massive rebounding advantage against Mark Williams. Having pieces like Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon off the bench for Philadelphia, Charlotte can keep it close if Tre Mann plus Seth Curry play at premier levels.
Our prediction: The Philadelphia 76ers win this game and cover their -2.5 spread, while the score goes over 220 points.
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