Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Hornets will host the Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Charlotte is currently on a six-game losing streak and is 13th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th in the conference.
The Nets are favored by 6 points and have a moneyline of -236. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 208. BSSE will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Spectrum Center.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Nets have faced off vs. the Hornets as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Against the spread, the Nets have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last three games vs. the Hornets. Also, the Nets have gone a perfect 2-0-1 in the last three times they were on the road vs. the Hornets.
- Through their last five road contests, the Nets offense has averaged 96 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Across the Hornets last ten home games, the team averaged 99 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets are 28-32 against the spread this season and have failed to cover in their last two road games. On the road, they have an ATS record of 10-19.
As the favorite, Brooklyn has gone 12-9 ATS this season. They are favored by 6 points today and have gone 14-7 straight up as the favorite. However, they have lost their last two games as the favorite.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 30-33, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 208, and their games have averaged 226.1 points per game this season.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Pistons by a score of 118-112. The O/U line for that game was 215.5, and Brooklyn was favored by 2 points going into the game.
Overall, the Nets are 25-38 this season and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 17-20 compared to 8-18 against the West.
This season, the Brooklyn Nets are 24th in the league in scoring at 112 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.8 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 38.1% of their games.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Nets are 26th in the league in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game. So far this season, they have made an average of 13.8 three-pointers per game, which is 6th in the NBA.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Nets are 26th in the league in free throw attempts at 20.7 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 7th in the league at 11.4 per game.
On the defensive side, Nets is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 114.1 points per game. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Today, the Hornets are looking to snap a six-game losing streak, and they are 6-point underdogs against the Nets. This season, Charlotte has been the underdog in all but four of their games.
As the underdog, the Hornets have gone 13-46 straight-up and 24-33 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 10.8 points per game as the underdog.
In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the Wizards by a score of 112-100. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and Charlotte was getting 2.5 points. This dropped their ATS record to 24-37 for the season.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 29-34, and the under has hit in each of their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 208, and the Hornets have averaged 224.8 points per game this season.
Currently, the Hornets are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-48. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 9-31 and 4-8 against division opponents. At home, Charlotte is 8-23.
At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 108.3 points per game. Overall, they are 29th in the league in scoring at 107.2 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 31.7% of their games.
When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the league at 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are connecting on 35% of their attempts, which is 23rd in the NBA.
So far, the Hornets have made an average of 11.9 three-pointers per game, which is 22nd in the league. In terms of free throw shooting, they are last in both attempts and makes at 14.6 and 18.6 per game, respectively.
Coming into the game, the Hornets’ defense is giving up an average of 117.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 54.0% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hornets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.6% from downtown.
Coming in as 6 point favorites, our projections have the Nets picking up a 106-104 win.
Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+6)
- Projecting a combined 210 points, we like the over
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Tre Mann – Groin – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Ankle – Out
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Probable
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Wrist – Probable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
