Nets vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 21

Nets vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
• Coverage: YES, DAZN-YES, WSOC 9, and DAZN-CHA

In the first game of the 2026-27 season for both teams, the Brooklyn Nets host the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The Hornets are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 219.5.

Nets vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Nets vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (76.4%)

Nets vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Nets put together a 37-42-3 ATS record last year.
• As 2.5-point underdogs or more, the Hornets went 23-18 against the spread last season.
• Nets games went over the point total 37 out of 82 times last season.
• In 82 Hornets games last season, 32 of them hit the over.
• At home last season, Brooklyn had a better record against the spread (19-21-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (18-21-2).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home last year was .610 (25-15-1). On the road, it was .585 (24-17-0).

Nets Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers last season were 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5 assists per contest. He also sank 48.1% of his shots from the floor and 31.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.4 triples.
• Michael Porter Jr. put up 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game last season. He also delivered 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Noah Clowney put up 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, plus 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Day'Ron Sharpe recorded 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He drained 60.1% of his shots from the floor.
• Last season, Danny Wolf averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 boards and 2.2 assists. He made 40.5% of his shots from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per contest.

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel's numbers last season were 18.5 points, 5.3 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 42.5% from downtown (ninth in NBA), with an average of 3.4 made 3-pointers (third in league).
• Brandon Miller's numbers last season were 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest, shooting 43.5% from the floor and 38.3% from downtown, with an average of 3.1 made 3-pointers (ninth in league).
• Naz Reid collected 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. At the other end, he delivered 1 steal and 1 block.
• Moussa Diabate averaged 7.9 points, 1.9 assists and 8.7 rebounds.
• Royce O'Neale's numbers last season were 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest, shooting 42% from the field and 40.7% from downtown, with an average of 2.7 made 3-pointers.

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