In an action-packed Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets (2-0) visit the Brooklyn Nets (1-1). The game will tip at 4 p.m. ET and will be held at the Barclays Center. Below, we look at the Hornets at Nets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Nets, after visiting the Bucks and the Sixers, will finally be at home. After being down most of their last outing, SF Kevin Durant came back and covered the spread. The Nets are 1-1 against the spread.
PF LaMarcus Aldridge put up 23 with Durant leading their win over the Sixers. They’ll be heavy favorites at home against a LaMelo Ball-led Hornets.
The Hornets took down the Pacers and then the Cavaliers. They may be without PG Terry Rozier while the Nets will still not have PG Kyrie Irving as he’s out indefinitely.
Hornets at Nets odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Hornets +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Nets -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +9.5 (-115) | Nets -9.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hornets at Nets key injuries
Hornets
- PG Terry Rozier (right ankle) questionable
Nets
- PG Kyrie Irving (personal) out
Hornets at Nets odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 116, Hornets 112
Money line
PASS on the money line.
The Nets are good, and they should come out on top, but I’m staying away from any regular-season NBA team that’s -475 on a money line. The value just isn’t there.
Against the spread
BET to the HORNETS +9.5 (-115) as they’ve been solid so far this season. It gets a little juice as well, likely with the Terry Rozier questionable tag looming large over the Hornets offense.
Even without Rozier, Ball is still among the rising stars in the league. SF Miles Bridges has also been productive. With Kelly Oubre Jr. and PJ Washington helping give capable depth, the Hornets have an underrated roster, one that should be able to hang with Brooklyn’s veterans.
Having taken down a solid Pacers team and with a double-figure win over the Cavs, I’m not backing the Hornets to win, but I would back them not to lose by ten.
The Nets are good, but they struggled for most of their game with Philly and were blown out by the Bucks. They’re not quite as in sync as Brooklyn fans would’ve hoped for.
They should come out on top but not by double figures.
Over/Under
“LEAN” to the UNDER 233.5 (-110) as the better bet. Both teams like to score, but with Kevin Durant on one side of the court, Bridges likely won’t get 30 against the Nets.
233 is just too many points to back, especially with the Hornets having some young and inconsistent personnel on their bench. We’ve also seen streakiness from James Harden and Joe Harris.
While points should be scored, the Nets have yet to top 115. Their defense also held the Sixers to under 110. I’m expecting at least some defense to be played which should allow the Under to hit.
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