Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview & Pick

Brooklyn Nets (0-2 SU, 2-0 ATS) vs. Charlotte Hornets (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS)

When: Monday, October 30th, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Spectrum Center, NC, Charlotte

TV: BSSE

Point Spread: Bkn -1.5/Cha +1.5

Total: 228.5

Money Line: Brooklyn Nets -116/-104

Notable Injuries

Nets

• Cameron Johnson (Out) Calf
• Nicolas Claxton (Out) Ankle
• Noah Clowney (Out) Not With Team
• Dariq Whitehead (Out) Not With Team

Hornets

• Frank Ntilikina (Out) Left Tibia
• Miles Bridges (Out) Suspension
• Cody Martin (Out) Knee
• James Bouknight (Out) Knee

Recent Form

In their previous game, Brooklyn played the Mavericks and lost with a final score of 125-120, resulting in the Nets’ overall record now being 0-2.

Charlotte is coming off a defeat by the Detroit Pistons with a score of 111-99 in their most recent game, resulting in their overall record now standing at 1-1.

The Historicals

Across the previous 5 head-to-head meetings between the teams, both Brooklyn and Charlotte have an ATS record of 2-2-1. The Nets hold the edge in average point differential at +7 points per game. A combined average of 215 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 1-4.

Analysis

Leading the Nets against the Mavericks, Cam Thomas emerged as Brooklyn’s top scorer with 30 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie, as the second leading scorer, contributed 23 points and 3 rebounds.

Defensively, the Nets restricted the Mavericks to 125 points, forced 15 turnovers, and attained 5 steals. Moreover, they secured 37 defensive rebounds and blocked 4 shots.

Leading the Hornets against the Pistons, LaMelo Ball recorded 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Terry Rozier contributed 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in the game.

Charlotte’s defense is coming off a game where they recorded 13 steals, 30 defensive rebounds, and allowed 111 points against the Pistons. The Hornets’ defensive performance effectively limited the Pistons’ offensive production.

Betting Trends

• Across their three previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 101 points per game.
• Charlotte has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 112. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Nets have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

For today’s Nets vs Hornets matchup, I’m taking the Hornets to pick up the win and cover the spread at home. Look for Ball and Rozier to carry Charlotte in the back court and for the Nets to drop to 0-3. I like Charlotte ATS.