Hornets vs Nets Prediction 11/4/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

Hornets vs Nets Prediction

The Hornets are still missing Grant Williams, but they expect to have Kon Knueppel back in action, while the Nets are still missing Egor Demin. The Hornets have really struggled to stay competitive so far this season, but they will fancy their chances against the ice-cold Nets, who have only won one of their first seven games.

You couldn’t back either side with any confidence right now, but Kon Knueppel averaged 18.5 points for the Hornets last season, and his return could just be what they need to get back in the win column. This should be a close one, but I am leaning towards the Hornets to get a much-needed road win here.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

The Charlotte Hornets have definitely cooled off from their hot start to the season as they are now on a four-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Pistons in a 124-91 home defeat on Monday. Brandon Miller led the team in scoring with 17 points on seven of 18 shooting, Naz Reid added 13 points with six rebounds, while Sion James chipped in with 11 points.

As a team, the Hornets shot an ugly 38 percent from the field, and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line, which was enough to keep the deficit to just 11 points going into halftime, but their hopes of a comeback were crushed in the second half, where the Hornets scored just 37 points to get completely smashed in front of their home fans. Coby White scored just seven points on three-of-nine shooting while Tidjane Salaun finished with just one point on zero-of-five shooting off the bench.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have yet to get going this season as they snapped a five-game skid with a nice win over the Pacers, before they got trounced by the Knicks in a 103-90 road defeat on Monday. Julius Randle led the team with 21 points and 11 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. added 18 points, while Nolan Traore chipped in with 17 points on six-of-eight shooting.

As a team, the Nets shot just 38 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 35 points in the third quarter to take the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but that was where things got ugly as the Nets scored just 11 points in the fourth quarter to trail by as many as 16 points at one stage. Moritz Wagner scored just six points on two-of-seven shooting while Day’Ron Sharpe scored just four points on one-of-five shooting.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Nets have won five of their last six home games against the Hornets following a loss.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Nets have covered the spread in 12 of their last 16 night games against the Hornets following a road loss.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Hornets have won each of their last four games against the Nets following a loss.
• The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Nets’ last nine games at Barclays Center.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Nets’ last four home games against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Nolan Traore ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
• Michael Porter Jr. ranks 10th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.4) this season.
• Grayson Allen ranks T4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.3%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nets rank 30th for points in the paint per game (36.0) this season.
• The Nets rank 29th in the league for points per game this season (105.6).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.4).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (13.8).

Peter Tran's Pick: Charlotte -2.5