Hornets vs. Nets prediction and picks, November 4, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (3-5) at Brooklyn Nets (1-6), , Barclays Center in Brooklyn on DAZN (YES).
On the board since November 4, 2026 · numbers refreshed Nov 5, 3:33 AM ET
Hornets-Nets picks from us
- SpreadNets +3.5 −110Model 58.6% vs 52.4% to break evenWide edge +6.2Posted
- TotalUnder 213.5 −106Model 55.1% vs 51.5% to break evenClear edge +3.7Posted
- MoneylineNets to win +136Model 48.7% vs 42.4% to break evenWide edge +6.3Posted
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets spread | +2.5 | +3.5 | +0.5 | −3.0 |
| Total points | 214.5 | 214.5 | 211.1 | −3.4 |
| Moneyline | CHA −162 / BKN +136 | CHA −105 / BKN +105 | ||
Looking ahead at Hornets vs. Nets
- The Hornets are 3-5 and 1-4 in their last 5 games; they score 97.4 and allow 108.6 each game.
- The Nets are 1-6 and 1-4 in their last 5 games; they score 105.6 and allow 114.1 each game.
- Possessions per game: Hornets 99.5 (30th in the league), Nets 103.4 (12th). Our 211.1 total sits 2.4 points under the 213.5 listed on the board.
- The Nets put up 105.6 a game on a 41.7% field-goal rate; the Hornets allow 108.6.
- For the Hornets, 2 are out: Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams.
- Out for the Nets are 2 players: Egor Demin, Tyler Bilodeau.
- The model shows Hornets 0.5-point favorites and puts their chance to win at 51.3%.
Report on injuries
Hornets injuries
- Out Kon Knueppel G · hamstring · expected return Nov 4
- Day-To-Day Coby White G · calf · expected return Nov 4
- Out Grant Williams F · hamstring · expected return Nov 9
Nets injuries
- Out Egor Demin G · leg · expected return Nov 7
- Out Tyler Bilodeau F · shoulder · expected return Nov 6
Official league injury report: 12:45 PM ET, Nov 4 PDF.
This season's team stats
| Per game | CHA | BKN |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 97.4 30th | 105.6 29th |
| Rebounds | 46.8 7th | 43.6 17th |
| Assists | 21.2 29th | 22.4 28th |
| Field goal | 40.5% 30th | 41.7% 28th |
| 3-point | 29.6% 29th | 35.0% 13th |
| Free throw | 81.5% 6th | 76.9% 16th |
| Turnovers | 19.8 29th | 18.6 28th |
| Possessions | 99.5 30th | 103.4 12th |
Games played are 8 and 7, and the league rank is in small type. Bold highlights the stronger side.
Snapshot of standings
| CHA | BKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 9th East | 13th East |
| Record | 3-5 | 1-6 |
| Games back | 4 | 5.5 |
| Home / road | 2-3 / 1-2 | 0-3 / 1-3 |
| Last 10, streak | 3-5, L4 | 1-6, L1 |
| Point differential | −11.2 | −8.6 |
| Projected wins | 31.1 | 25.5 |
| Playoff chance | 23.0% | 8.7% |
These projections come from 10,000 simulations covering the rest of the season; see the full table on NBA futures.
Leaders this season
Hornets leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | F | 8 | 33.8 | 23.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 37.8 | 28.6 | 83.9 |
| Naz Reid | C | 8 | 28.9 | 15.5 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 39.5 | 34.5 | 61.1 |
| Grayson Allen | G | 8 | 26.4 | 14.9 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 45.9 | 46.6 | 92.3 |
| Dennis Schroder | G | 8 | 31.2 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 37.3 | 18.2 | 86.4 |
| Moussa Diabate | F | 8 | 28.8 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 64.6 | 78.6 |
Nets leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | F | 7 | 34.1 | 20.9 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 41.5 | 32.4 | 80.7 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | F | 7 | 32.4 | 20.7 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 46.2 | 38.1 | 76.7 |
| Nolan Traore | G | 7 | 21.4 | 11.4 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 47.5 | 50.0 | 70.6 |
| Moritz Wagner | C | 7 | 18.7 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 53.1 | 56.2 | 80.0 |
| Mikel Brown Jr. | G | 5 | 23.6 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 29.8 | 25.0 | 85.7 |
Starters and rosters projected
Hornets starters
- F Moussa Diabate
- F Brandon Miller
- C Naz Reid
- G Coby White
- G Sion James
Full Hornets roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Grayson Allen | G | 6' 3" | 31 |
| 5 | Christian Anderson | G | 6' 1" | 20 |
| 18 | Kylan Boswell | G | 6' 1" | 21 |
| 14 | Moussa Diabate | F | 6' 10" | 24 |
| 16 | PJ Hall | C | 6' 8" | 24 |
| 4 | Sion James | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 11 | Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | 7' 1" | 24 |
| 7 | Kon Knueppel | G | 6' 6" | 21 |
| 33 | Liam McNeeley | G | 6' 7" | 21 |
| 24 | Brandon Miller | F | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 00 | Royce O'Neale | F | 6' 6" | 33 |
| 0 | Naz Reid | C | 6' 9" | 27 |
| 31 | Tidjane Salaun | F | 6' 10" | 21 |
| 17 | Dennis Schroder | G | 6' 1" | 33 |
| 22 | Hannes Steinbach | F | 6' 10" | 20 |
| 3 | Coby White | G | 6' 4" | 26 |
| 2 | Grant Williams | F | 6' 7" | 27 |
Nets starters
- F Julius Randle
- F Michael Porter Jr.
- F Chaney Johnson
- C Day'Ron Sharpe
- G Nolan Traore
Both teams' Nov 2 games provide the starting fives; confirmed lineups post about 30 minutes before the game.
Full Nets roster (18)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tyler Bilodeau | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 0 | Mikel Brown Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 20 |
| 21 | Noah Clowney | F | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 8 | Egor Demin | G | 6' 8" | 20 |
| 1 | Keon Ellis | G | 6' 4" | 26 |
| 9 | Joshua Jefferson | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 31 | Chaney Johnson | F | 6' 8" | 24 |
| 14 | Terance Mann | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 00 | Josh Minott | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 16 | Grant Nelson | F | 6' 11" | 24 |
| 17 | Michael Porter Jr. | F | 6' 10" | 28 |
| 4 | Drake Powell | G | 6' 5" | 21 |
| 30 | Julius Randle | F | 6' 9" | 31 |
| 77 | Ben Saraf | G | 6' 6" | 20 |
| 20 | Day'Ron Sharpe | C | 6' 10" | 24 |
| 10 | Nolan Traore | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 13 | Moritz Wagner | C | 6' 11" | 29 |
| 2 | Danny Wolf | F | 6' 11" | 22 |
The season series and the five most recent games
Head-to-head games this season
- Oct 21 Hornets at Nets, 110-103 (Hornets won)
- Nov 4 Hornets at Nets, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Hornets 2, Nets 1
- Points per game
- Hornets 118.7, Nets 106.3
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Regular season | Hornets at Nets | 117-86 | Hornets by 31 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Regular season | Hornets at Nets | 103-116 | Nets by 13 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Regular season | Nets at Hornets | 117-136 | Hornets by 19 |
Hornets last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Pistons | L 91-124 | +5.5 | L |
| Oct 31 | vs 76ers | L 104-109 | +1.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Wizards | L 79-95 | −1.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Pistons | L 89-97 | +7.5 | L |
| Oct 26 | vs Wizards | W 110-103 | −2.5 | W |
Nets last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | @ Knicks | L 90-103 | +14.5 | W |
| Nov 1 | @ Pacers | W 98-90 | +3.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Pistons | L 94-110 | +8.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | @ Celtics | L 124-125 | +13.5 | W |
| Oct 25 | vs Pacers | L 109-136 | +5.5 | L |