The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Brooklyn Nets are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Magic and Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 112.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 49 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 20.4 points and 3.3 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 18 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Five of the Hornets’ last six games against the Nets following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have beaten the Heat, Bulls, and Raptors during this winning streak. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 115.3 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 26.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.8 points and 6.1 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Lonnie Walker IV is dishing 1.7 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have won each of their last 12 home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Five of the Nets’ last six home games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets aren’t a good team, they’re still without their best player in LaMelo, and they’re 6-10 ATS despite being underdogs every night. The Brooklyn Nets are starting to finish games, and they’re 13-3-1 ATS on the season. The Nets are one of the best moneymakers for bettors in the NBA this season. We’ve backed the Nets a lot this year, and there’s no reason to stop now. Give me the Nets in a comfortable home victory.