Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions December 3rd 2024

Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia-76ers December 3rd 2024

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-199) will travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (+166) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 5 points, and the over/under line is set at 208.5. The Hornets have lost five straight and are 12th in the East, while the 76ers are 14th in the conference.

This game will be played at the Spectrum Center and can be seen on NBCS.

76ers vs. Hornets Key Information

Philadelphia improved to 4-14 on the season with a 111-96 road win over the Pistons on Saturday. The 76ers, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 215.5 O/U line.

After an 11-0 run early in the game, the 76ers took control, leading 37-20 after the 1st quarter. Detroit responded by outscoring Philadelphia 32-20 in the 2nd quarter, but the 76ers clamped down defensively in the 3rd, holding the Pistons to 17 points while scoring 32. Philadelphia entered the 4th with an 89-69 lead and held on despite being outscored 27-22 in the final period.

Tyrese Maxey hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 28 points and 6 assists in the 76ers’ win over the Pistons. Kenyon Martin Jr. added 19 points, shooting 87.5% from the field, while Ricky Council contributed 17 points on 71.4% shooting.

Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field and made 11 threes at a 35.5% rate. Maxey scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Martin added 8 in the period.

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The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Pistons to 96 points on 38% shooting. Philadelphia’s defense was especially effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they gave up just 20 and 17 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited Detroit to 27% shooting, with the Pistons making just 11 threes. Philadelphia also sent Detroit to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws. The 76ers finished with 9 steals and 8 blocks.

Charlotte’s season record fell to 6-14 after a 107-104 loss to the Hawks on Saturday. The Hornets, who were +5.5 point underdogs, covered the spread, but the total score of 211 points fell short of the 223.5 O/U line.

Charlotte took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 69-65 deficit into a 75-69 lead. However, Atlanta responded, edging the Hornets 30-28 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

Brandon Miller’s 32-point performance, including 7 threes, led the Hornets in their 107-104 loss to the Hawks. He shot 33.3% from the field, hitting 36.8% from deep. Josh Green added 17 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%, while Vasilije Micic contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc.

As a team, the Hornets made 18 threes, shooting 37.5% from long range, while their overall field goal percentage was just 37.2%. Miller scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Green and Micic each contributed 10 points in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Hornets couldn’t hold off the Hawks, giving up 107 points in the loss. Charlotte allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Atlanta to just 22 points.

The Hornets limited the Hawks to 10 made threes on 30% shooting from deep. They also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks. However, they sent Atlanta to the line 27 times, where the Hawks converted 21 free throws.

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the 76ers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 118-74. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 208.5 and our model has the 76ers and Hornets finishing with a combined 192 points. Our pick is to take the under.

Sixers Hope to Build on Recent Momentum in Visit to Hornets

Philadelphia Seeks Consecutive Wins

The Philadelphia 76ers aim to string together back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. The Sixers, who have won two of their last four games, are coming off a 111-96 road victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Rookie guard Jared McCain has emerged as a bright spot for Philadelphia, leading the team in scoring five times in the last nine games. Despite injuries to backcourt players Kyle Lowry (hip) and Reggie Jackson (knee), McCain has embraced an expanded role that could include point guard duties.

“That’s kind of new for him,” Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said. “There’s like no other point guards over there at the moment.”

McCain, who didn’t play point guard during his one season at Duke, is adjusting to the new responsibilities.
“Just getting used to it is definitely something I’m trying to do,” McCain said. “I always try to be myself, though, out there. I know how to score. That’s the main thing.”

Charlotte’s Struggles Continue

The Hornets, on the other hand, are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and recover from a stretch that has seen them drop seven of their last eight games. Injuries have further complicated Charlotte’s struggles, with key guards LaMelo Ball (calf) and Tre Mann (back) sidelined for at least two weeks.

“Their presence will be missed and have been missed,” Hornets coach Charles Lee said.

The Hornets will lean heavily on forward Brandon Miller, who has been a standout performer despite the team’s difficulties. Miller has scored 20 or more points in seven consecutive games, including three 30-point outings. However, his efficiency took a dip in Saturday’s 107-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where he shot 10-for-30 from the field.

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Center Nick Richards’ return from a rib injury offers some hope for Charlotte. Richards made his comeback over the weekend and provided much-needed defensive presence.

“It was great to see him out there,” Lee said. “I thought defensively he helped us protect the paint. Sometimes he covered some of the mistakes. With defensive rebounding, it’s nice sometimes to have that big on big and not have to have our smalls down there battling.”

Previous Matchup

The teams last met on Nov. 10, when the 76ers earned a 107-105 overtime win at home, fueled by McCain’s 27-point performance. Philadelphia will look to replicate that success as both teams continue to battle through injuries.

Outlook

While the Sixers are building momentum, the Hornets face significant challenges with their depleted roster. Philadelphia’s ability to maintain defensive consistency and capitalize on McCain’s offensive production will be crucial as they aim to secure another victory on the road.