Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/10/2023, 08:58  by Joseph King in NBA Predictions

An Eastern Conference clash in the NBA on Monday night sees the 1-1 Charlotte Hornets hosting the winless Brooklyn Nets. It’s been a mixed start to the young season for the Hornets who have split their opening two games. They opened the year with an excellent 116-110 win over the Hawks before falling 111-99 to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. This will be the last of a three game home stand for Charlotte who will want to close things out with a victory before taking to the road for their next three games. The Hornets were ice-cold from the field against the Pistons, shooting just 37.5% on the night and 25% from three. Their star young point guard LaMelo Ball in particular has struggled with his shooting, going 4-15 in the first game and 4-17 in the second game. Despite his shooting inconsistency, the 22-year-old is still contributing in other facets and is averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

The Nets come into this contest still searching for their first win of the season. While they will be disappointed to be 0-2, their two losses were both extremely close affairs against two playoff caliber teams. Brooklyn lost 114-113 to the Cavs in the season opener and would then lose 125-120 in the next game to the Mavericks thanks to some unbelievable late game heroics by Luka Doncic. They have been quite unlucky to start the year but will be hoping to turn their luck around against a Hornets team that managed just 27 wins last year. Brooklyn was a solid road team last season, finishing the regular season with 22 wins and 19 defeats en route to securing the sixth-seed in the East. They’ll be shorthanded coming into this matchup as they are still without key defensive anchor Nic Claxton and versatile wing Cam Johnson.