Nets vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 09, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on YES | BSCH

The Brooklyn Nets visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Nets vs Hornets Over/Under is 205.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 28-33 against the spread, while the Hornets are 25-38 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-5.5 -115O 205.5 -105-250
Charlotte Hornets +5.5 -105U 205.5 -115+190

Hornets vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Nets will win Saturday‘s game with 76.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Nets and Hornets.

Hornets vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 43 games (+20.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 44 games (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 81 games (+7.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 66 games (+17.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 36 games at home (+12.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 games (+11.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+10.30 Units / 51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 28-33 (-8.05 Units / -11.67% ROI).

  • 25-38 against the Moneyline (-20.3 Units / -22.26% ROI)
  • 29-33 against the Over for game total points (-7.3 Units / -10.53% ROI)
  • 33-29 against the Under for game total points (+1.15 Units / 1.66% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 25-38 (-16.7 Units / -24.15% ROI).

  • 15-48 against the Moneyline (-7.65 Units / -11.67% ROI)
  • 29-34 against the Over for game total points (-8.35 Units / -12.06% ROI)
  • 34-29 against the Under for game total points (+2.1 Units / 3.03% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 69 games (-26.20 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 78 games (-24.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-18.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 57 games (-18.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 27 of their last 68 games (-18.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-26.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 81 games (-24.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 12 of their last 42 games (-19.65 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 27 away games (-15.10 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-15.00 Units / -17% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Nets are 2-9 (.182) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Nets were 25-19 (.568) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Nets are winless (0-9) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Nets are 8-10 (.444) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets are 1-17 (.056) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .412

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Hornets are 13-62 (.173) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

Injury Report: Hornets vs. NetsSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 9

  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Dariq Whitehead (Brooklyn Nets): Lower Leg, Out For Season
  • Jaylen Martin (Brooklyn Nets): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,058 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Nets averaged 44.0 points in the paint per game (3,604 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Nets had a TS% of 53% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,393 assists/ 654 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets have an eFG% of 52% at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets averaged 1.23 points per shot (9,098 points/7,413 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (359 steals/52 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Nets allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,579/3,529) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed an eFG% of 58% this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets blocked 425 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams


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