The'Brooklyn Nets'(3-6) and'Charlotte Hornets (3-6) meet Saturday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
In their first game this season without G Kyrie Irving (team-issued suspension), the Nets won straight up as 3-point underdogs 128-86 Friday at the Washington Wizards. F Kevin Durant'finished with game-highs 28 points and 11 assists.
Brooklyn has the 6th-best odds to win the NBA Finals at +1200.
The Hornets failed to cover the spread as 11.5-point underdogs in a 130-99 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. G'Kelly Oubre Jr. led Charlotte in scoring with 17 points, but had a plus-minus of -40.