76ers vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 16, 2023

The Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) are favored by 11.5 points when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (7-16) on December 16, 2023 at Spectrum Center. The game sees one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA versus one of the poorest defensive squads, as the 76ers are fourth in points scored per contest (122.4), while the Hornets are 26th in points allowed (120.4). The over/under is set at 230 points for the matchup.

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76ers vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
76ers -11.5 230

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Injury Report as of December 16

76ers: Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee)

Hornets: Frank Ntilikina: Out (Left Tibia), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Kai Jones: Out (Personal), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), P.J. Washington: Out (Shoulder), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Gordon Hayward: Out (Illness)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick 76ers (-11.5)
Total Pick Over (230)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
122.4 (4th) Points Scored 112.7 (21st)
112.2 (10th) Points Allowed 120.4 (26th)
45.9 (6th) Rebounds 42.0 (23rd)
12.2 (8th) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (12th)
12.3 (16th) 3pt Made 11.6 (23rd)
26.0 (13th) Assists 25.7 (16th)
12.4 (6th) Turnovers 13.7 (19th)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joel Embiid 21 33.8 11.5 6.1 1.1 1.9 1.1
Tyrese Maxey 23 25.8 4.0 6.7 0.8 0.6 3.1
Tobias Harris 24 16.9 6.1 2.6 1.0 0.3 1.0
Kelly Oubre Jr. 13 14.5 4.5 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.5
De’Anthony Melton 24 12.4 4.1 3.6 1.5 0.5 2.2

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Terry Rozier 14 24.4 3.5 7.5 1.2 0.4 2.9
Miles Bridges 13 20.5 7.0 2.6 1.4 0.2 2.0
Gordon Hayward 22 15.2 4.9 4.7 1.2 0.5 1.0
Brandon Miller 21 14.9 4.1 2.2 0.7 0.5 2.0
Nick Richards 17 8.6 6.4 0.4 0.4 1.3 0.0

Betting Trends

  • The 76ers are 17-7-0 against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 11.5-point favorites or more, Philadelphia is 3-0.
  • There have been 17 76ers games (out of 24) that went over the total this year.
  • Philadelphia and its opponent have broken the 230-point mark 14 times this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 230 points, and that’s 4.6 less than the average total in this season’s 76ers contests.
  • The Hornets’ record against the spread is 9-13-1.
  • Charlotte has one win ATS (1-1) as a 11.5-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Out of 23 Hornets games so far this year, 14 have gone over the total.
  • Charlotte’s games have gone over 230 points on 15 occasions this season.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 233.1 points, 3.1 more than this game’s over/under.

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