Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Hornets

Few Points Expected

228.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when the Nets and the Hornets square off.

7 Wins for Nets in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

The Brooklyn Nets closed out their 2024–25 campaign with a 113–105 home defeat to the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Trendon Watford scored 20 points, with Tyrese Martin getting 20 and Jalen Wilson 18.

The Charlotte Hornets ended last season with a 93–86 road loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Jusuf Nurkic was able to score 14 points, with Josh Okogie getting 14 and Jaylen Sims 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets beat the Nets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 105-102 scoreline at Spectrum Center. It’s been seven Nets wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets logo Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Nets logo Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 103.7 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 42.6% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.1 points and 47.3 rebounds per matchup.

Keon Johnson is averaging 12.5 points, Drew Timme 6.5 rebounds and Trendon Watford 3.5 assists, while Jalen Wilson averages 2.3 (45.1%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 100.1 points, 46.0 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 11.9 points, Tidjane Salaun 6.6 rebounds and KJ Simpson 4.2 assists, while Nick Smith Jr. has an average of 1.5 (38.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Cam Thomas, Nicolas Claxton, Ben Saraf.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Brandon Miller.

Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -110 that there are Under 228.5 points in this NBA game.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Nets vs Hornets stats:

  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 Nets games on the road.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Nets games on the road.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Hornets games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Hornets games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Hornets games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 228.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Claxton Under 7.5 Rebounds +106 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has finished with Under 7.5 rebounds in 6 of the past 7 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back him to go under the Player Rebounds line at odds of +106.

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Miles Bridges Under 19.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has totaled an average of 16.2 points in the past 5 home games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -118 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Miles Bridges Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 228.5
Spread Nets +5
Player Rebounds Nicolas Claxton Under 7.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 228.5, Nets +5 and Nicolas Claxton (Nets) to have Under 7.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 110 - 112 Hornets logo Hornets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 112-110 win for the Hornets. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hornets Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The sportsbooks have Charlotte Hornets at -208 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 68% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Brooklyn Nets are least likely to win at +176.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 228.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 228.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cam Thomas Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Cam Thomas. Odds of -122 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -109 for him to go Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 22.5
-112
Under 22.5
-120
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-115
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-115
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
-103
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+115
Under 3.5
-154
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-122
Under 3.5
-109
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Player Rebounds
Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+104
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-100
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-100
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
-100
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Haywood Highsmith
Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Green
Injured

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
1 LaMelo Ball
7 Kon Knueppel
11 Ryan Kalkbrenner
24 Brandon Miller
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup
14 Terance Mann
17 Michael Porter Jr.
24 Cam Thomas
33 Nicolas Claxton
77 Ben Saraf

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

13 Apr NBA
Knicks 113-105 Nets
11 Apr NBA
Nets 91-117 Timberwolves
10 Apr NBA
Hawks 133-109 Nets
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Raptors 120-109 Nets
03 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 105-90 Nets
31 Mar NBA
Nets 113-109 Mavericks
29 Mar NBA
Nets 115-112 Wizards
28 Mar NBA
Clippers 132-100 Nets
26 Mar NBA
Raptors 116-86 Nets

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

13 Apr NBA
Hornets 86-93 Celtics
11 Apr NBA
Hornets 94-130 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Hornets 96-126 Raptors
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets
06 Apr NBA
Bulls 131-117 Hornets
04 Apr NBA
Kings 125-102 Hornets
02 Apr NBA
Hornets 105-119 Pacers
31 Mar NBA
Jazz 106-110 Hornets
30 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans
28 Mar NBA
Hornets 97-108 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 56 21 0.727 117.5 109.6 7.9 31-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 34 0.558 116.5 116.5 0 22-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 2W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak