Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds (Oct 21, 2026)

Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM ET

Market favorite

Charlotte Hornets moneyline -192, published Aug 20, 2026, 9:55 PM ET.

About this pick

Charlotte Hornets is the market favorite on the moneyline at -192 when the pick was published on Aug 20. Until our ratings model is live, each pick is the market favorite, and that price implies a 66% chance of the Hornets winning. Bovada, the only partner sportsbook pricing this game so far, has the Hornets at -179 on the moneyline, a margin-free 62%.

Line movement: the Charlotte Hornets spread has moved from -4 to -4.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks).

The Hornets are 2-3 in their last 5, averaging 105.8 scored and 114.8 allowed; most recently losing to Orlando Magic 90-121 on April 17, 2026. The Nets are 2-3 in their last 5, averaging 104.0 scored and 117.8 allowed; most recently losing to Toronto Raptors 101-136 on April 12, 2026.

In the last 3 meetings in our results history, the Nets have won 1 and the Hornets 2. The most recent was on March 31, 2026: Charlotte Hornets 117, Brooklyn Nets 86.

Injury report: the Hornets list 2 (Brandon Miller, Questionable; PJ Hall, Questionable); the Nets list none.

Market vs best price

Our ratings model isn't live yet, so this compares the sportsbooks' own view with the best price you can get.

Consensus win probability for Charlotte Hornets (margin removed, 1 books)
62%
Best price
-179 at Bovada (64.1% implied)
Difference
-2.1 points

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets odds

American odds, main line. The best price in each column is in bold.

SportsbookCharlotte Hornets MLBrooklyn Nets MLCharlotte Hornets spreadBrooklyn Nets spreadOverUnder
Bovada-179+155-4 -115+4 -105O 225 -110U 225 -110
BetOnline——-4.5 -110+4.5 -110O 225 -110U 225 -110

Line movement

  • Charlotte Hornets spread: -4 → -4.5 since Oct 3 (partner sportsbooks)

Injuries

Charlotte Hornets

  • Brandon Miller: Questionable, Shoulder - Questionable for start of season
  • PJ Hall: Questionable, Ankle - Questionable for start of season

Brooklyn Nets

None listed.

Recent form

Charlotte Hornets

  • April 17, 2026: L 90-121 at Orlando Magic
  • April 14, 2026: W 127-126 vs Miami Heat
  • April 12, 2026: W 110-96 at New York Knicks
  • April 10, 2026: L 100-118 vs Detroit Pistons
  • April 7, 2026: L 102-113 at Boston Celtics

Brooklyn Nets

  • April 12, 2026: L 101-136 at Toronto Raptors
  • April 10, 2026: L 108-125 at Milwaukee Bucks
  • April 9, 2026: L 94-123 vs Indiana Pacers
  • April 7, 2026: W 96-90 vs Milwaukee Bucks
  • April 5, 2026: W 121-115 vs Washington Wizards

Head to head

  • March 31, 2026: Charlotte Hornets 117, Brooklyn Nets 86
  • December 1, 2025: Charlotte Hornets 103, Brooklyn Nets 116
  • October 22, 2025: Brooklyn Nets 117, Charlotte Hornets 136

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