76ers vs. Hornets betting: NBA preview for December 20

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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 big, 13-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-PH and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 213.5 points.

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76ers Cover -13 vs Hornets -111

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76ers vs. Hornets betting lines

  • 76ers odds to win: -730
  • Hornets odds to win: +519
  • Spread: 76ers (-13)
  • Total: 213.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

76ers Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Philadelphia is 3-9 in home contests and have covered the spread four times at home.
  • 76ers games have hit the over on the set point total six times at home this year.
  • This season at home, Philadelphia and its opponents have averaged a total of 216.8 points per contest, 3.3 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

76ers Recent Trends

  • The 76ers have a 6-4 record straight-up in their past 10 contests, while covering the spread seven times in those games.
  • The 76ers’ last 10 contests saw five hit the over.
  • The last 10 76ers games averaged 217.5 total points, 4.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over their last 10 games, the 76ers have scored 2.9 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

76ers Betting Records

  • The 76ers have won 50% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (5-5).
  • Philadelphia has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -730 or shorter.
  • The 76ers have an 88.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (25th in NBA) 47.7 (23rd) 40.4 (28th) 43.6 (12th) 21.6 (30th) 14.0 (14th)

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Hornets Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Hornets have covered the spread six times on the road and are 2-10 in road contests.
  • Hornets road games have gone over the set point total seven times this season.
  • This season on the road the Hornets and their opponents have averaged a total of 223.1 points per contest, 9.6 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets have a 1-9 record straight-up in their past 10 matchups, while covering the spread three times in those games.
  • Hornets’ past 10 games saw five go over the total.
  • The Hornets’ past 10 games have ended with an average of 221.0 points scored. That’s 7.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • In the last 10 games, the Hornets are scoring 103.3 points per game compared to their 106.9 season average.

Hornets Betting Records

  • This season, Charlotte has won six out of the 25 games, or 24%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • This season, the Hornets have been at least a +519 underdog on the moneyline three times, losing each of those contests.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Hornets have a 16.2% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.8 (30th in NBA) 47.2 (21st) 45.5 (seventh) 43.1 (eighth) 23.5 (27th) 15.1 (22nd)
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