The Brooklyn Nets (0-2) face the Charlotte Hornets (1-1) on Monday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Nets won 4-0 last season
The Nets covered as 6-point road underdogs in their 125-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday as the Over of 230 easily cleared. G Cam Thomas has been a bright spot for Brooklyn, producing 30-plus points in back-to-back games.
The Hornets were defeated 111-99 by the Detroit Pistons on Friday, failing to cover as 4.5-point home favorites and the Under of 227 points hit. G LaMelo Ball has gotten off to a slow start for Charlotte, connecting on just 8 of his 32 field-goal attempts thus far.