Match Prediction: Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets

2025-01-30 02:00
NBA

2025-01-30 02:00:00
NBA

On January 30th, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA regular-season game at the Spectrum Center in North Carolina. The game is scheduled to begin at 03:00 Moscow time. In their previous home game, the Hornets suffered a loss to the Lakers. Can Coach Charles Lee’s squad bounce back and redeem themselves in front of their fans against the Nets? Find out our predictions and suggested bets in the full preview.

Charlotte Hornets (USA)

Charlotte has been struggling lately, losing three of their last four games. In their most recent matchup on January 28th, they lost to the Lakers at home 107-112, despite Miles Bridges’ impressive performance with 26 points and 8 rebounds. With a 12-31 record, they currently sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and will be looking to improve their position.

Key Players:

Miles Bridges – The standout player, scoring 26 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and adding 4 assists in the last game.
Josh Okogie – Contributed 19 points.
Josh Giddey – Added 15 points, but his efforts weren’t enough for the team to secure a win.

Charlotte is significantly weakened by injuries to key players:

LaMelo Ball – A star player who will miss the game due to injury.
Josh Green and Mark Williams – Also sidelined, leaving a gap in the team’s roster.

Strengths: The Hornets have shown they can score, generating opportunities in attack. However, their defense has often been a weak point, and they’ve struggled to stop opponents in crucial moments. Despite defensive issues, they remain a threat offensively and can compete with any team when clicking on offense.

Brooklyn Nets (USA)

Brooklyn is also in a rough patch, having lost six consecutive games. On January 28th, they suffered a 96-110 defeat to Sacramento at home. With a 14-33 record, they are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference and desperately need wins to stay in the playoff hunt.

Key Players:

D’Angelo Russell – Despite the team’s struggles, he remains the leader, scoring 19 points in their last loss to Sacramento.
Day’Ron Sharpe – Contributed a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds).
Torreyzegan Ebuomvan and Jalen Wilson – Each added 15 points, providing some much-needed scoring support.

Like Charlotte, Brooklyn is also dealing with injuries that have weakened their lineup:

Cameron Johnson and Noah Clowney – Both are out, further depleting the team’s rotation.

Strengths: Despite recent struggles, Brooklyn still boasts several strong individual players like Russell, Simmons, and Claxton, who can pose a serious threat to any opponent. However, their inconsistent play has held them back, reflected in their recent results.

Match Prediction

This matchup is expected to be tight, with both teams dealing with their fair share of issues. Charlotte will have a tough time without key players like LaMelo Ball, and their depth is severely limited. On the other hand, Brooklyn, although in poor form, has more experienced players who can make a difference, even with injuries.

Prediction: Despite recent struggles, Brooklyn’s depth and experience give them the edge in this matchup. Charlotte will put up a fight, but ultimately, Brooklyn should come out on top. Expect a Brooklyn win by a margin of 5-10 points.

Prediction

Charlotte enters the game against Brooklyn as the clear favorite. According to sportsbook analysts, the visiting team has very little chance of success. This assessment is accurate, as the Nets are having a disastrous season and are unlikely to even make it into the play-in tournament. The Hornets, however, have not been impressive either in terms of results. Nevertheless, Coach Lee’s team will need to secure a victory with the support of their fans against a direct rival in the standings.

Bookmakers give the coefficient for "Charlotte" 1.64, for "Brooklyn" - 2.26. Total more than 204.5 points — 1.78, total less — 1.96.

Our prediction — Charlotte to win, including overtime, at odds of 1.64.

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