The Brooklyn Nets (18-34) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (13-37) to the Barclays Center Monday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nets lead 2-0 with 116-115 home win on Nov. 19 and a 104-83 road win Jan. 29
The Hornets lost to the Detroit Pistons 112-102 Sunday, covering as a 12-point road underdog. They were led by F Miles Bridges, who scored a team-high 30 points on 10-for-20 shooting. Charlotte, despite going 1-5 in its last 6, has gone 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in that span. It is 27-21-2 ATS on the season.
The Nets beat the Miami Heat 102-86 Friday night, closing as a 5-point home underdog. F Cam Johnson led the way with 18 points. Brooklyn has won 4 of its last 5 games, covering in each victory. However, it is still just 4-8 straight up and 6-6 ATS over its previous 12. The Nets are 27-24-1 ATS.
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 at 8:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Nets -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3.5 (-102) | Nets -3.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hornets at Nets key injuries
Hornets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- F Brandon Miller (wrist) out
- F Grant Williams (ACL) out
Nets
- F Bogan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- C Nic Claxton (nasal) available
- G D’Angelo Russell (illness) questionable
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hornets at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 107, Hornets 104
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great moneyline option. The Hornets have lost 7 of 8 games and have struggled to show any consistency offensively. Expect them to struggle on the road. The Nets are too expensive to consider here as well.
Against the spread
BET HORNETS +3.5 (-102).
When the Nets have been expected to come out on top, they have struggled. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 as a favorite and just 2-4 ATS as a favorite on the season. The Nets have lost 4 of their last 6 at home as well.
The Hornets have been a covering machine as of late despite having issues actually winning the games. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 and are 6-0-1 ATS in their previous 7 as an underdog.
Back HORNETS +3.5 (-102).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 212.5 (-110).
The Hornets’ offensive efficiency has been lacking over the past few weeks. They have scored 104 or fewer points in 5 of their last 7 games and are 3-7 over their last 10.
The Nets are 1-8 O/U in their last 9 contests and have allowed 98 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games. Brooklyn doesn’t have many key playmakers active and has scored 102 or fewer in 3 straight.
Considering those trends, back UNDER 212.5 (-110).
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