Hornets vs Nets: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for November 19 NBA Matchup

The Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets are set to face off in an NBA matchup on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game is part of the 2024 NBA in-season tournament, with both teams currently holding a 0-1 record in East Group A play.

The Brooklyn Nets, with a 5-9 overall record and 3-3 at home, are favored by 3 points in the latest odds. The Charlotte Hornets, standing at 5-8 overall and 1-5 on the road, are looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Nets have been on a three-game losing streak, including losses to the Knicks and the Celtics, while the Hornets have lost three of their last four games, most recently to the Cavaliers.

LaMelo Ball has been a standout for the Hornets, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game. He is expected to continue his strong performance against the Nets, who have one of the worst defensive ratings in the league. Ball has hit the over in points in four of his last five games, making him a promising bet for over 26.5 points.

The Nets are led by Cam Thomas, who is averaging 24.6 points per game and had a season-high 43 points in their last game against the Knicks. Dennis Schroder is another key player for the Nets, although he has struggled recently, scoring under his average in the last four games.

Betting trends suggest that the Nets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents, while the Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Nets teams with a losing record. However, the Hornets have won four of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.

The over/under for the game is set at 221 points, with the model from SportsLine leaning towards the under, projecting 218 combined points. The model also indicates that one side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time, though the specific pick is available only on SportsLine.

Given the recent performances and trends, this matchup is expected to be closely contested, with both teams seeking to break their respective losing streaks.