Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets Best Bet – Jan 29, 2025

The Brooklyn Nets (14-33) and Charlotte Hornets (12-31) will battle for the second time this season and both will aim to get back on track on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets are slightly favored at home with a point spread at -2.5 (-115 at MyBookie).

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Nets have lost their last seven games, as they are averaging 91.5 points and allowing their opponents to get 111.1 per game in that stretch. Their recent defeat was a 110-96 outing against the Sacramento Kings.

Brooklyn had a solid performance up until the fourth quarter, where they put up 18 points and allowed 30. D’Angelo Russell led with 19 points and was one of five players to make it to double figures.

They only made 36.6 percent of their shots from the field and allowed the Kings to make 54.9 percent of theirs. Getting to the foul line (26-30) was huge for the Nets, which is what kept them from getting blown out here by a larger amount.

The Nets are the second worst team in the league for points per game at 105.5. Their defense has allowed 113.3 points per game from opponents, ranking 17th. This margin looks like it is only going to get worse, as they cannot perform well on both ends of the floor consistently.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets have gone 2-3 over their last five games. Their recent performance was a 112-107 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. They had no answer for Anthony Davis, who had 42 points and 23 rebounds.

Charlotte was down 39-19 after the first quarter, but kept chipping away at the lead and eventually got it within a few buckets. Miles Bridges led with 26 points and eight rebounds, while five players total had double digits in scoring.

This game looked a lot better towards the end on paper, as the Lakers gave up a huge lead. The Lakers gave up 28 points off turnovers, but dominated in the paint 66-46. The Hornets were able to push back with stronger long range shooting, making 14 threes compared to the Lakers’ six.

The Hornets are accumulating 107.8 points a game, which puts them at 28th. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 112.2 points per battle, ranking 13th. This spread is slightly more appealing than what the Nets have been producing.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie brings you the most appealing Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets betting odds. Current odds showcase the Hornets as 2.5-point favorites.

According to market research, the Hornets have a 62.3 percent chance of winning. In addition, the Hornets look solid at home and have some positive momentum.

Final Pick: Charlotte Hornets -2.5 (-115)