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The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> (39-36) and Brooklyn Nets<\/a> (18-57) meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Tied 1-1 with each winning at home — Hornets 136-117 Oct. 22 and the Nets 116-103 Dec. 1<\/p>\n The Hornets lost to the Boston Celtics 114-99 Sunday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite with the Under (217.5) cashing. Charlotte has lost 2 straight after a 5-game winning streak. It is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span and is 46-29 ATS this season. The Hornets are the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference and have clinched a play-in spot. They are 2 games behind the 7-seed Philadelphia 76ers and 3 1\/2 games behind No. 6 Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n The Nets, long eliminated from playoff contention, broke a 10-game losing streak by beatig the Sacramento Kings 116-99 Sunday, covering as a 1.5-point home favorite as the Under (216.5) hit. Brooklyn is 7-4 ATS in the last 11 games, and 35-39-1 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Hornets at Nets odds<\/p>\n Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Hornets -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Nets +1040 (bet $100 to win $1,040)Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -16.5 (-114) | Nets +16.5 (-106)Over\/Under (O\/U): 218.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)Hornets at Nets key injuries<\/p>\n Hornets<\/p>\n Nets<\/p>\n G\u00a0Egor Demin\u00a0(foot) outG Terrance Mann (achilles) outF\u00a0Michael Porter Jr.\u00a0(hamstring) outC\u00a0Day’Ron Sharpe\u00a0(thumb) outF\u00a0Danny Wolf\u00a0(ankle) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hornets at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Hornets 115, Nets 101<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n Avoid this play. The Hornets (-2000) have something to play for and should use that motivation to come out on top. They are far too expensive to consider, though.<\/p>\n BET NETS +16.5 (-106).<\/p>\n The Nets have covered well as a massive underdog over the last few weeks. They are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 contests when closing as a double-digit underdog. Brooklyn has covered 2 straight at home as well.<\/p>\n The Hornets are 0-2 ATS in their last couple of games and 5-7 ATS since March 6. Additionally, Charlotte has failed to cover its last 4 road outings.<\/p>\n BET UNDER 218.5 (-108).<\/p>\n Both teams are trending toward the Under here, and with Brooklyn short its top scoring weapon, it is the preferred play.<\/p>\n The Nets have gone Under in 3 straight games, and they have failed to hit 100 points in 7 of their last 10 contests. 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