A couple of NBA teams with the same record will go head-to-head on Tuesday as the Brooklyn Nets (32-33) travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (32-33) in an Eastern Conference matchup.
If you had said at the beginning of the season that Brooklyn would have the same record as Charlotte in March, most people would have laughed in your face. But here we are in March, which happens to be the case.
Brooklyn continues to struggle as they have now lost four consecutive games heading into Tuesday’s action. They last took the court on Sunday, where they were narrowly defeated in Boston by the Celtics.
Charlotte has reeled off two victories in a row against Cleveland and San Antonio. They need to take advantage of this opportunity to jump in front of the Nets in the East standings.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, March 8th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nets at Hornets Stats
Looking at the Brooklyn Nets Stats
The Nets are laboring in all areas of the game as of late. They are averaging just 108 points per game compared to 120.3 points allowed per game during their current four-game skid. It has been a struggle without question, but this is a roster with plenty of talent.
Brooklyn’s offense was able to produce 120 points on Sunday, which is the highest mark during their past four games. Kevin Durant led the charge with 37 points and eight assists. However, he was out-matched by Boston’s Jayson Tatum, who posted a remarkable 54 points in the win.
Tatum’s performance was a reminder of how much the Nets need Ben Simmons to return to the floor. They traded for Simmons mainly because of his defensive ability, and he could have helped limit Tatum.
The Nets will have another daunting defensive task ahead of them on Tuesday as Charlotte leads the league in points per game with a mark of 114.
Looking at the Charlotte Hornets Stats
The Hornets can take sole possession of eighth place in the East with a home win over the Nets.
In their past two victories, Charlotte’s offense has led the charge, as they have averaged 121 points in those contests. They needed all the points they could get in their recent 123-117 win over the Spurs.
Terry Rozier dropped 31 points to pace the Hornets, while LaMelo Ball added 24 points to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists. The Hornets displayed impressive efficiency with a final field goal percentage of 46.2 percent and a three-point percentage of 38.1 percent. Rozier was especially efficient with a 10-18 showing from the field and hitting six of his eight three-point attempts.
Charlotte will look to utilize their high-powered offense to lead them to victory over a Brooklyn team that has endured their share of defensive struggles this season. Keeping Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in check is never an easy task, so we could be in store for a shootout in this affair.
Betting Trends for Nets at Hornets
- Brooklyn owns a league-worst 24-39-2 ATS record this season.
- Charlotte is 35-28-2 ATS this year.
- The Hornets are 17-13-1 ATS at their home arena.
- The Nets are 18-15-1 ATS on the road.
- Brooklyn is 13-27-1 ATS as a favorite.
- Charlotte is 24-18-2 ATS as an underdog.
The NBA betting odds tonight list Brooklyn as an extremely narrow road favorite. However, plenty of NBA expert picks revolve around taking the underdog in this contest.
Nets at Hornets Betting Prediction
This matchup presents a tremendous opportunity for bettors to roll with the underdog Hornets at home. According to most sportsbooks, Charlotte is listed as a very narrow underdog, which could lead to a nice payday if they can cover the spread at home.
It may take a win to cover, but the Hornets’ offensive attack will give them a chance to defeat Brooklyn in this game. Unless Durant or Irving goes off for a 40 piece, the Hornets should be able to take care of business at home.
Take the Hornets with your betting pick to cover Tuesday’s NBA betting odds.
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