76ers vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, December 16 predictions from proven model

We’ve got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on the NBA schedule as the Charlotte Hornets host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Charlotte is 7-18 overall and 5-9 at home, while Philadelphia is 7-16 overall and 4-7 on the road. The Sixers have dominated this series, winning eight straight against Charlotte. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid (sinus fracture), Caleb Martin (shoulder), Jared McCain (knee) and Adem Bona (knee). The Hornets will be without Grant Williams (knee) and Tre Mann (back), while LaMelo Ball (calf) is listed as questionable. 

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Monday at the Spectrum Center. The 76ers are favored by 3 points in the latest Hornets vs. 76ers odds, and the over/under is 216.5 points. Before entering any 76ers vs. Hornets picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 9 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 124-84 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Philadelphia-Charlotte. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:

• Hornets vs. 76ers spread: Hornets +3
• Hornets vs. 76ers over/under: 216.5 points
• Hornets vs. 76ers money line: Hornets: +130, 76ers: -156
• Hornets vs. 76ers picks: See picks here
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Why the Hornets can cover

The Hornets are coming off a tough blow on Friday, losing 109-95 to the Bulls. Even though they lost, the Hornets smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. Charlotte is now ranked second in offensive rebounds per game overall. That strong performance was nothing new for the Hornets as they’ve secured at least 10 offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matches.

The Hornets are loaded with young playmakers, including forward Brandon Miller. The former Alabama standout enters Monday’s matchup averaging 22.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He’s connecting on 40.6% of his field goals this season and has made at least four 3-pointers in four of his past six games. See which team to pick here. 

Why the 76ers can cover 

Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored the 76ers last Friday, but the final result did not. Philadelphia suffered a 121-107 bruising from the Pacers. The 76ers are 6-14 in their past 20 games overall, but they’ve covered the spread in five of their last six outings. Philadelphia has also won 12 of its last 13 games on the road against Charlotte. 

The 76ers feature a top-10 scoring defense in the NBA, giving up 110.6 points per game on average. Offensively, the Sixers are led by guard Tyrese Maxey, who’s averaging 24.2 points, 5.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Hornets vs. 76ers picks

The model has simulated Hornets vs. 76ers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins 76ers vs. Hornets, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 124-84 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.