Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 16/12/2023, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 16/12/2023 at 06:21 in NBA Predictions

The Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA at the Spectrum Center on Saturday. Philly is third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-7. Charlotte is 7-16 this season and sits 13th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Philadelphia 76ers head into this match following their convincing 124-92 victory on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, which took them to five wins in a row. Joel Embiid was a standout performer, contributing 35 points and securing 13 rebounds. Notably, the 76ers made an effort to manage the playing time of their starters on Friday, with Joel Embiid logging just 29 minutes - an easily manageable workload for him. Philadelphia's offensive performance has been a highlight of the season, currently ranking fourth overall in points per game with an impressive 122.4, which is two points higher than the average points allowed by the Hornets. Additionally, the 76ers are above average in defense, holding opponents to an average of 113.1 points per game.

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a defeat on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended with a final score of 107-112. Terry Rozier was the standout performer, leading the team with 30 points and six assists on 11 of 25 shots. The Hornets find themselves in a difficult patch, having lost seven of their last nine games and aiming to break a three-game losing streak. One notable area of struggle for the Hornets is their defensive performance, particularly in their difficulty defending against shooters. They currently rank 28th overall in opponent three-pointer shooting for the season and 25th in field goal shooting. Charlotte are currently the 21st-ranked scoring team in the NBA (112.7 PPG), while Philadelphia’s team is 10th in points allowed per game (112.2).