<p>The Brooklyn Nets host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 07:30 PM ET at the Barclays Center. The NBA betting board shows a consensus Net -7 for the point spread line, but some of the sharper books are hanging a 239 on the total after it initially hitting the board at 236.5. </p>
<h2>Probable Starting Lineups</h2>
<p><b>Charlotte Hornets</b> PG LaMelo Ball, SG Terry Rozier, SF Miles Bridges, PF PJ Washington, C Mason Plumlee</br><br />
<b>Brooklyn Nets</b> PG Kyrie Irving, SG Seth Curry, SF Bruce Brown, PF Kevin Durant, C Andre Drummond</p>
<h2>Key Injuries</h2>
<p><b> Charlotte Hornets </b><br />
James Bouknight: Neck (OUT)<br />
Gordon Hayward: Ankle (OUT)</p>
<p><b> Brooklyn Nets </b><br />
Ben Simmons: Back (OUT)<br />
David Duke Jr.: Ankle (OUT)<br />
LaMarcus Aldridge: Hip (OUT)<br />
Joe Harris: Ankle (OUT)</p>
<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>The Charlotte Hornets come into this game with an overall record of 38-36, placing them 9th in the Eastern Conference. On the season, Charlotte has won exactly half of their 36 road matchups, sitting at 18-18. Over their last five games, the Hornets have played well, picking up 4 wins. In this stretch, Charlotte's offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 113.0 points per game. Combined, the Hornets' last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. Charlotte comes into this game also playing well defensively, holding their opponents to just 108.0 points per game. An improvement on their season average of 114.5.In the Charlotte Hornets' most recent game, Charlotte took down Utah by a score of 107-101</p>
<p>The Brooklyn Nets come into this game with an overall record of 39-35, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Brooklyn has struggled in their 35 home contests, sitting at 16-19. The Nets have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. During this stretch, Brooklyn is averaging 117.0 points per game, 5.0 points more than their season average of 112.2. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 108.0 points per contest. The Nets have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 114.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 111.8. In the Brooklyn Nets' most recent game, Brooklyn took down Miami by a score of 110-95.</p>
<h2>Individual Player Analysis</h2>
<p>As Charlotte travels to take on the Brooklyn Nets, the Hornets' leading scorer is Miles Bridges. Through 73 games, Bridges is averaging 20 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 49.0% of his games. So far, the Nets are allowing their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 48.33% of their games, placing them 15th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Kevin Durant leads the Nets in scoring, averaging 29 points across his 46 games. Throughout the season, Durant has outscored his season average in 46.0% of his outings. However, if he hopes to add to this total, Durant will need to do so against a Hornets defense that has been tough on their opponent's top scorers. So far, leading scores have surpassed their season average at a rate of just 44.64%. This figure is good for a rank of 7th in the league.</p>
<h2>Matchup Analysis</h2>
<p> The Hornets come into this game as the more efficient offensive team, averaging 110.1 points per 100 possessions. When playing as the superior offensive unit, Charlotte is winning at a rate of 56%. These victories are coming by an average margin of 15.0 points. On the other side, the Nets hold the advantage on the defensive end of the floor. So far, they have played 10 games as the better defensive team, picking up 6 wins (60%).</p>
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<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>Heading into today's matchup, the Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets have met up for 2 games. In their last meeting, Brooklyn picked up a 132-121 win.</p>
<h2>How the Public is Betting the Hornets vs Nets</h2>
<p>67% are betting the Nets against the spread.<br></p>
<p>52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 238.0</p>
<h2>Betting Trends Worth Noting</h2>
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<li>Hornets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.</li>
<li>Hornets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games.</li>
<li>Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.</li>
<li>Nets are 9-22 ATS in their last 31 games as a favorite.</li>
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