The Charlotte Hornets (3-5) and Brooklyn Nets (1-6) meet Wednesday for an Eastern Conference clash. Tip from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Hornets lead 1-0 with 110-103 (Under 220.5) win in first game of season Oct. 21 as 1.5-point road favorite
The Hornets lost to the Detroit Pistons 124-91 Monday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home underdog with the Over (209.5) cashing. F Brandon Miller scored a team-high 17 points. Charlotte, which won 3 of its first 4 games, has lost 4 in a row, scoring more than 100 points just once. It is 3-5 against the spread (ATS).
The Nets lost 103-90
to the New York Knicks Monday, covering as a 14.5-point road underdog with the Under (218.5) hitting. Brooklyn was led by 21 points from F Julius Randle. It lost its first 5 games, but has split its last 2 contests, picking up its first win of the season in a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday.
Watch the NBA on Fubo!
Hornets at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Nets +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -3.5 (-110) | Nets +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hornets at Nets key injuries
Hornets
- F Kon Knueppel (hamstring) probable
- G Coby White (calf) probable
- F Grant Williams (hamstring) out
Nets
- G Egor Demin (bone bruise) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 107, Nets 102
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Hornets (-160) are the better team and should be able to come out on top. They are slightly too expensive to consider.
Against the spread
BET HORNETS -3.5 (-110).
The Hornets should become a more dangerous offensive team with G Coby White on the court; he made his season debut Monday with 7 points and 3 assists in under 16 minutes. His firepower will aid a struggling offense. Charlotte is 2-1 ATS as a favorite, so it has won and covered often when expected to.
The Nets offense has been atrocious, and there's no help on the horizon. They have scored 98 points or fewer in 3 straight games, and they are just 1-3 ATS as a single-digit underdog this season. Considering those trends, take HORNETS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 213.5 (-110).
Neither side has shown much competence on the offensive end, so even with a total this low, the Under is still worth taking. To further that point, the Hornets rank 30th (100.4) and the Nets sit 28th (104.2) in offensive rating. They are respectively 2-6 O/U and 3-4 O/U, with both teams also ranking in the bottom half of the league in pace.
Couple poor offenses with a slow tempo, and back UNDER 213.5 (-110).
Betting odds calculator
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Follow SportsbookWire on X at SportsBookWire and on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | Lakers Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
This article originally appeared on Sportsbook Wire: Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions
Advertiser disclosure: USA TODAY may earn a commission when you sign up through links on this page. Commissions never influence our editorial coverage or rankings. Offers and odds were accurate at publication and are subject to change; terms apply — see the operator’s site. This is general information, not betting, legal or financial advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, USA TODAY is not liable for losses arising from your use of it.
Must be 21+ (18+ where permitted). Sports betting and casino gaming are not legal everywhere; complying with the laws where you are located is your responsibility. Gamble only with funds you can afford to lose. Gambling problem? Help is available 24/7 — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, or call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET. State helplines and responsible gaming resources.
