NBA Preview: Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Charlotte Hornets (7-19) and Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) will clash for the fourth time this season on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Check out the NBA betting odds, as the 76ers are favored with a point spread at -9.5 (+100).

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets have lost their last two games heading into this matchup. They recently battled the 76ers on Monday with a 122-108 defeat.

LaMelo Ball returned to the lineup and had 15 points and 11 assists, but it was not enough to make a difference. Miles Bridges led the team with 24 points and six rebounds. In total, six players had double digits in scoring.

They shot 50.6 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from deep. They had 20 turnovers, which definitely played a role in their loss. Surprisingly, they had 38 rebounds without having a single player in double digits for rebounding.

The Hornets are averaging 106.7 points per game and rank 28th in the league. Defensively they have allowed their opponents to get 112.8 points a game, putting them at 14th. They really need a stronger offensive presence to make an impact each game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The 76ers have won three out of their last five games, with the recent win over the Hornets putting them back on the winning side. This also marked the first time this season they have scored over 120 points.

A strong push in the third quarter helped set the tone the rest of the game, as they scored 41 points. Tyrese Maxey had 40 points, followed by Paul George with 33. Surprisingly, they had three players in double figures for scoring (Kelly Oubre Jr. with 19).

George moved to 10th all-time for three pointers made in this game, which turned out to be a great result in the end. As a whole, the team shot 51.2 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three. They also had 20 turnovers, but that did not seem to slow them down.

The 76ers are averaging 105.9 points a game and rank 29th. Their defense ranks 10th in allowing 110.5 points a game. This spread is not great either, but they have performed well against the Hornets so far.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the best Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting odds ready for you, showing that the 76ers are 9.5-point favorites at home. Market predictions suggest the 76ers have a 66.1 percent chance of winning outright.

The 76ers have won all three meetings this season over the Hornets. However, the last matchup a few days ago was the first time they beat them by double-digits. The average score has been 112.6 to 105.6, but the Hornets should be able to keep it within reach.

Final Pick: Charlotte Hornets +9.5 (-120)