The Brooklyn Nets (21-41) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-48) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on FDSS. Both the Nets and Hornets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Nets vs Hornets

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nets fell to 21-41 on the season after a 121-119 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, Brooklyn kept it close, losing by just two points. The game’s total of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 225.5 by 14.5 points.

Brooklyn jumped out to a big lead early, going on a 17-0 run and finishing the 1st quarter up 35-15. However, the Warriors stormed back, outscoring the Nets 40-25 in the 2nd quarter. Brooklyn led 89-86 going into the 4th, but Golden State edged them out 35-30 in the final period to complete the comeback.

The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Charlotte’s season record fell to 14-48 after a narrow 118-117 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Despite being +16 point underdogs, the Hornets kept things close at home. The total score of 235 points was right on the line set by oddsmakers.

Charlotte went on an early 11-0 run, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 36-25. They battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 31-24 and outscoring Cleveland 34-31 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Nets Offense Breakdown

In their 121-119 loss to the Warriors, the Nets shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 15 threes at a 45.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 26 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while hitting 3 threes at 42.9%.

Cam Thomas added 23 points, scoring 9 in the final period. Tyrese Martin chipped in 17 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Miles Bridges was the standout performer for the Hornets in their 118-117 loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 46 points and grabbing 8 rebounds while shooting 46.9% from the field. He hit 4 threes at a 40% rate, and his scoring was consistent throughout the game, with 15 points in the 1st quarter, 14 in the 3rd, and 11 in the 4th.

LaMelo Ball added 13 points, despite shooting just 30.8% from the floor, and made 3 threes at a 30% clip. Jusuf Nurkić contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds, with 6 points coming in the 4th quarter. As a team, the Hornets shot 47.8% from the field and made 13 threes, shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc.

Nets Team Defense

The Nets’ defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 15 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 40 points to the Warriors. Brooklyn also allowed 31 points in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th, leading to a 121-119 loss.

Overall, the Nets allowed Golden State to shoot 48% from the field, including 37% from three, with the Warriors making 12 threes. Brooklyn sent Golden State to the line 32 times, where they made 29 free throws. The Nets finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The Nets started strong defensively, holding the Warriors to just 15 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 40 points. Brooklyn allowed 31 points in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th, resulting in a 121-119 loss. Overall, the Warriors shot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nets gave up 12 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Warriors to the line 32 times, where Golden State hit 29 free throws. Brooklyn recorded 24 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also tallying 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Nets vs Hornets Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
• Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-5-1. The team averaged 97 points per game in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Nets have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.

Nets vs Hornets Prediction

The Nets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 118-113. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Nets at -4.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 212.5 and our model has the Nets and Hornets finishing with a combined 231 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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