The Charlotte Hornets (9-14) host the Brooklyn Nets (11-10) Friday with tip-off coming just after 7:00 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center. We analyze the Nets-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nets at Hornets: Key injuries
Nets
- PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
- SG Caris LeVert (thumb) out
Hornets
- PF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (calf) questionable
Nets at Hornets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Nets 113, Hornets 108
Moneyline (ML)
The Nets have won seven of their last 10 games and are 5-6 on the road this season. The Hornets are 9-14 overall and 5-6 at home. Back BROOKLYN (-139) as a slight road favorite even without Irving.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Nets are 17th against the spread on the road with a mark of 5-6 and come in 0.9 points per game below the cover line. Charlotte is 6-5 ATS at home and comes in a half-point per game below the cover line.
Slightly lean toward BROOKLYN (-2.5, -106) to win by three or more points Friday. It delivers a $9.43 profit on a $10 bet.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 217.5 (Over: -115, Under: -106). Brooklyn averages 113 points per game and Charlotte allows 112.8 per contest. The Nets rank eighth at 102.6 possessions per game and the Hornets are 25th at 98.7. Take the OVER 217.5 (-115).
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