The Brooklyn Nets (20-45) will attempt to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (28-37) at Spectrum Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 8, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
Charlotte is a 7.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 218 points.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Prediction
In the Nets’ last outing, they were beaten by the Golden State Warriors, 114-101. Golden State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Brooklyn. The Warriors had a rate of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.581), while the Nets posted a mark of 0.476. D’Angelo Russell led Brooklyn in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Hornets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their last contest, 128-114. Philadelphia’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Charlotte. The 76ers had a rate of 28.6 (above their season average of 25.6), while the Hornets posted a mark of 19.0. With 30 points on 12-for-17 shooting, Dwight Howard was the top scorer from either team.
Charlotte could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Charlotte ranks second in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.2 percent), while Brooklyn forces the fewest turnovers (11.9 percent).
Brooklyn has a respectable record against the spread (37-27-1), despite being 20-45 straight up (SU). Games involving the Nets have a tendency to go under the O/U total (55.4 percent).
Meanwhile, Charlotte is 28-37 SU and 26-35-4 ATS. Of the Hornets’ 65 games, 32 have finished over the total.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. DeMarre Carroll (16.4 points and 6.8 rebounds) has been fantastic for the Nets while Nicolas Batum (11.2 points, 9.4 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals) has made great contributions to the Hornets.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Dante Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds in the first game, in which the Nets lost 111-96, unable to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 207 points, which was 9.5 points below the projected point total of 216.5 points. The Hornets knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 21.2).
Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets ATS Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Brooklyn is 21-13 ATS on the road with 18 unders and 16 overs.
Charlotte is 16-17-1 ATS at home with 17 overs and 17 unders.
Charlotte is 10-3 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Brooklyn is 12-1.
The Nets are 16-30 when they score above 100 points, while the Hornets are 27-16.
Charlotte ranks fourth in rebounds per game (45.1) while Brooklyn ranks last in rebounds allowed per game (46.4).
The Hornets rank first in second chance points allowed per game (10.1) while the Nets rank 25th (13.3).
Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd (17.5).
The Nets rank second in three pointers attempted per game (35.2) while the Hornets rank 22nd (26.9).
Charlotte ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.4) while Brooklyn ranks 15th (7.8).
The Nets rank 12th in assists per game (23.1) while the Hornets rank 25th (21.4).
Charlotte ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.6) while Brooklyn ranks last in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
The Nets rank 18th in fast break points per game (10.4) while the Hornets rank 27th (9.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Charlotte is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 107.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
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