The Charlotte Hornets (20-45) are scheduled to take on the Brooklyn Nets (35-28) Sunday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets couldn’t cover as 4-point home underdogs in Friday’s 117-106 loss to the Orlando Magic. Charlotte has lost 2 straight games since G LaMelo Ball was ruled out for the rest of the season.
The Nets overcame a 28-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 115-105 and cover as 10-point road underdogs Friday. Brooklyn snapped a 4-game losing streak with its win over Boston.
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Hornets at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Nets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +7.5 (-115) | Nets -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Hornets at Nets key injuries
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F P.J. Washington (foot) probable
Nets
- F Ben Simmons (knee/back) out
- G Edmond Sumner (personal) out
- F Yuta Watanabe (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 118, Hornets 106
Moneyline
AVOID.
While the Nets should take care of business at home, you won’t be able to get them at odds that are worth taking straight up.
Against the spread
NETS -7.5 (-105) feels like the correct choice after Brooklyn’s impressive comeback win over Boston. The Nets are trying to hold onto the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, and the Hornets have lost each of their last 2 games without Ball by 11-plus points.
Charlotte is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games following a loss, while Brooklyn is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 home games.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 227.5 (-115).
The Hornets are struggling to score without Ball on the floor, and the Nets are playing at a slower pace since trading F Kevin Durant and G Kyrie Irving. Charlotte has gone Under in 6 straight games, and the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
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