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The Brooklyn Nets are 5.5-point underdogs against the Charlotte Hornets in the season opener for both teams at Spectrum Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on YES and FDSSE.
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Hornets vs. Nets Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Hornets 110, Nets 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-201)
- Total Pick: Under 228.5 (computer predicts 218.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Nets (+5.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Nets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2025 | Nets | -5 | 211.5 | -205 | +170 | 105-102 CHA |
| 2/10/2025 | Nets | -4 | 212.5 | -181 | +151 | 97-89 BKN |
| 1/29/2025 | Hornets | -2 | 205.5 | -136 | +114 | 104-83 BKN |
| 11/19/2024 | Nets | -2.5 | 220.5 | -135 | +113 | 116-115 BKN |
Hornets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Charlotte was 37-42-3 against the spread last season.
- The Hornets had no wins ATS (0-2) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater last season.
- Out of 82 Charlotte games last year, 33 hit the over.
- The Hornets were favored on the moneyline nine total times last season. They finished 3-6 in those games.
- Charlotte played as a moneyline favorite of -201 or shorter in just two games last season. They won both.
Nets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Brooklyn covered 42 times in 82 games with a spread last year.
- The Nets' ATS record as underdogs of 5.5 points or greater was 30-25-1 last season.
- A total of 38 of Brooklyn's games last season went over the point total.
- Last season, the Nets were the underdog 70 times and won 20, or 28.6%, of those games.
- Last season, Brooklyn won 14 of its 56 games, or 25%, when it was the underdog by at least +167 on the moneyline.
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Hornets vs. Nets Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Josh Green: Out (Shoulder)
Nets
Nets:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)
Hornets vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and FDSSE
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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