Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets 12-16-2023 NBA Game Preview, Tips and Predictions

Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets 12-16-2023 NBA Game Preview, Tips and Predictions

Philadelphia 76ers (2-22) vs Charlotte Hornets (17-7)

 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets 12-16-2023: The Sixers have a 16-7 record so far this season and are tied with the Orlando Magic on the third place of the East. They are 9-3 at home, 16-7 against the spread and 16-6-1 in over/under. They are coming off a road victory against the Detroit Pistons with a 129-111 score, beating the odds. Joel Embiid led the team in scoring with 41 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. He leads the team both in scoring with 33.8 ppg and in rebounding with 11.5 per game, adding 6.4 assists. Tyrece Maxey adds 26.1 ppg, 4.1 rebounds and a team-high 6.8 assists per game.

 

The Sixers average 122.3 ppg offensively while allowing 113.1 ppg defensively. They have a 48.2% field goal percentage and a 37.7% 3-point percentage. For bettors seeking reliable options, the Sixers’ consistent performance and impressive record make them one of the best NBA picks this season.

 

The Hornets have a 7-15 record so far this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. They are 4-8 at home, 9-13 against the spread and 14-8 in over/under. They are coming off a road defeat against the Miami Heat with a 104-115 score, not beating the odds. Terry Rozier led the team in scoring with 28 points and 7 assists. LaMelo Ball leads the team both in scoring with 24.7 ppg and in assists made with 8.2, adding 5.5 rebounds per game. Terry Rozier adds 23.9 ppg, 3.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game. The Hornets average 113 ppg offensively and allow 120.8 ppg defensively. They have a 47.7% field goal percentage and a 37.5% 3-point percentage. 

 

The Sixers led the Hornets 2-1 wins last season and they were 1-1 in their two meetings in Charlotte. The Hornets won by 107-101 and the Sixers by 121-82. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets 12-16-2023 Game Info

 

When: Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte 
TV: NBALP
Stream: NBA.TV

 

NBA Odds/Point Spread: Charlotte Hornets TBA– Over/Under: TBA

 

Sixers Betting Trends:

The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 78 of their last 86 games (+69.00 Units / 71% ROI)

The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 87 games (+29.45 Units / 16% ROI)

Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 57 of their last 87 games (+21.30 Units / 20% ROI)

The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 48 games (+20.90 Units / 33% ROI)

The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 86 games (-79.95 Units / -82% ROI)

Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 41 of their last 88 games (-23.15 Units / -16% ROI)

The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 85 games (-20.80 Units / -22% ROI)

The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 85 games (-20.70 Units / -21% ROI)

Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-17.25 Units / -18% ROI). 

 

Hornets Betting Trends:

The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 65 of their last 78 games (+50.50 Units / 57% ROI)

The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 41 games (+19.85 Units / 43% ROI)

Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 34 games at home (+16.75 Units / 43% ROI)

The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 27 games at home (+16.50 Units / 56% ROI)

The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 78 games (+14.65 Units / 18% ROI)

Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 78 games (-60.10 Units / -69% ROI)

The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 40 games at home (-26.55 Units / -61% ROI)

The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 40 games at home (-22.55 Units / -49% ROI). 

 

Head-to-Head Betting Trends:

Sixers are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings.  

Over is 5-4-1 in their last 10 meetings.

 

NBA Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets 12-16-2023 Betting Picks:

Both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back so I’m expecting tired legs and no defense, so take the over. When it comes to strategic betting choices, seasoned gamblers often turn to expert analysis to secure the best sports picks for a higher chance of success.

 

Free Pick and Prediction: OVER the total  

 

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