Yesterday’s Results for Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers

Sean's NBA FRIDAY O/U SMASH! 7 OF 10?

Pick: Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Under 218 (-112) (DraftKings)

Analysis: My selection is on the 'under' between Charlotte and Philadelphia at 7 pm ET on Friday. While both previous December meetings between these teams went 'over' the total, the underlying pace and shooting efficiency suggest a potential shift here. When they met on Monday in Charlotte, Philadelphia attempted 80 field goals to Charlotte's 83, with both teams shooting exceptionally well. Such hot shooting is unlikely to be sustained in this rematch. Charlotte is in a challenging back-to-back situation after a loss in Washington last night, which could result in tired legs and diminished offensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has been idle since Monday, allowing them to refocus defensively after back-to-back subpar efforts. The 76ers are capable of clamping down, as evidenced by the fact that they've been held to 41 or fewer made field goals in five of their last six games. On the other side, Charlotte's defense has shown some consistency, holding 11 straight and 13 of its last 14 opponents to 42 or fewer made field goals. Both teams are well-suited to delivering a slower-paced, more defensive-oriented contest compared to their prior meetings this month. Take the under. Projected score: Philadelphia 104, Charlotte 97.