Eastern Conference foes square off on Wednesday evening as the Brooklyn Nets host the Charlotte Hornets. The Nets are 13-12 overall but just had their four-game win streak snapped. On Sunday, the Boston Celtics beat the Nets, 103-92. On the other side, Charlotte has produced a 7-17 record thus far this season. The Hornets are on a two-game losing streak, which includes a 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Nets as a 10-point favorite in the latest Hornets vs. Nets odds, while the over/under for total points is set at 223. Before making any Nets vs. Hornets picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Hornets and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines and trends for Hornets vs. Nets:
Hornets vs. Nets spread: Brooklyn -10Hornets vs. Nets over/under: 223 points Hornets vs. Nets money line: Brooklyn -480, Charlotte +360CHA: Hornets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days’ restBKN: Nets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS lossHornets vs. Nets picks: See picks here
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Why the Nets can cover
Forward Kevin Durant continues to be one of the top players in the NBA. Durant’s offensive arsenal is remarkable with the ability to get a bucket from anywhere on the court. The 12-time All-Star has a 7’5 wingspan that allows him to be a legit shot-blocker down low. Durant ranks sixth in the league in scoring (29.9) with 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. He’s amassed 30-plus points in five of his last six outings.
Forward Royce O’Neale is an athletic defender who possesses good length. O’Neale has the size and speed to defend multiple positions. The Baylor native slashes well to the hoop and can space out the floor with his smooth jumper. The 29-year-old logs 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. On Dec. 2, he finished with 11 points, eight boards, and four assists.
Why the Hornets can cover
Terry Rozier is a combo guard with good explosiveness. Rozier can leap over defenders and is excellent as a finisher. The Louisville product has a nice jumper from both mid-range and downtown. The 28-year-old averages 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Rozier has scored at least 22 points in five straight games.
Guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is a long and athletic force in the backcourt. Oubre Jr. thrives in transition and up-tempo. The Kansas product can be aggressive with the ball in his hands and likes to slash down the lane. Additionally, Oubre Jr. has the range to space the floor. The 2015 first-round pick puts up 20.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. In his last contest, Oubre Jr. racked up 28 points, seven boards, and went 4-of-10 from downtown.
How to make Hornets vs. Nets picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting 232 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s NBA picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Nets vs. Hornets? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hornets vs. Nets spread you need to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
