Nets vs Hornets Prediction
It feels like Knueppel and White are close to returning for the Hornets, and that’s when we’ll see the real version of this team. The Nets have cashed four tickets this season, but as I’ve said from the very beginning, this is a team that lacks direction and isn’t a squad I’m eager to back. The Nets aren’t talented, and they’re not shooting the ball well. If the Hornets are going to get this season rolling, it starts in a game like this.
The Hornets have won four of the last five games against the Nets and have covered four of those games as well. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. I’ll side with the Hornets on Wednesday night.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the 76ers and Pistons, and they play the Celtics next. The Hornets have lost 4 straight games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 97.4 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 23.5 points and 2.5 assists, while Naz Reid is averaging 15.5 points and 8.3 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing out 5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Knicks, beat the Pacers, and they play the Hawks next. The Nets have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.6 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 20.7 points and 7 rebounds. Nolan Trore is the third double-digit scorer, and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won four of their last six games as underdogs against the Hornets following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last four games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Nets have covered the spread in 12 of their last 16 games against the Hornets following a road loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The favorites have won 16 of the Nets’ last 17 games at Barclays Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last seven games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last nine Wednesday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Julius Randle is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Moritz Wagner ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (56.3%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Brandon Miller ranks T3rd in the league for second-chance points (29) this season.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (64.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (35.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for H1 points per game this season (50.7).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (97.4).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (40.5%).