Spread & over/under predictions for Hornets vs 76ers

Can the Hornets win as underdogs once again?

Zach Roberts | 4 Hours Ago

Dec 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) fights for the ball with Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a clunker against the Chicago Bulls. They helped combine for 75 missed threes in an abysmal shooting performance. They missed the chance to get a winning streak going and now are tasked with preventing another losing streak.

The odds are ever-so-slightly not in their favor to do just that, and here are my picks for the contest. Odds come from DraftKings.

Star ratings (Strength of prediction):

1 Star - Not very confident
2 Star - A little confident
3 Star - Fairly confident
4 Star - Very confident
5 Star - Should be a lock to happen

Spread: 76ers -3

2-star play on the Hornets to cover: My official prediction is that the Charlotte Hornets win this game, which would mean they have to cover. However, I'm not terribly confident in that. LaMelo Ball may be back, but if he is, he will likely be a little limited. If he's not, then the Hornets might struggle offensively again. The 76ers are about as banged up with no Jared McCain or Joel Embiid, but Paul George has shown the Hornets he can still carry a team to win.

Over/Under: 217

1-star play on the under: The odds are dead even on the over/under. The line is set at 217, and the over is -110 and the under is -110. My score prediction is Hornets 108-76ers 105, which would put the two teams at the under. If LaMelo Ball plays, the odds of the over might go up, but since he's still questionable, I just see too much star power on the bench for both sides to envision a barn-burner.

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