NBA Prop Bets: Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets (March 31, 2026)
The Charlotte Hornets (39-36) face the Brooklyn Nets (18-57) at Barclays Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Hornets opened as 15.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 17.5, leaving the Hornets at -1800 and Nets at +1000. The total points line is set at 219.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 118-101 Charlotte.
- The Nets (-112) have a 34-40-1 ATS record this season, while the Hornets (-108) hold a record of 46-29-0.
- The Nets have a 31-42-2 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total points line, 42 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Hornets have a 28-47-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nets are averaging 106.3 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Hornets are averaging +9.8 more at 116.1 points (T13th).
- Defensively, the Nets are giving up 115.4 points per game this season (16th in the league), while the Hornets are giving up an average of 111.7 points (8th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Nets currently rank 27th for pace this season, recording 96.9 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Hornets sit 26th on that scale with 97.0 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 45.7% of the Nets' field goal attempts come from three point range (10th in the league), leaving 54.3% from two. Meanwhile, the Hornets' opponents are taking 40.4% of their attempts from three (8th) and 59.6% from two.
- Comparatively, Charlotte takes 48.3% of shots from three (2nd), leaving 51.7% from two, while Brooklyn's opponents are attempting 38.4% from three (1st) and 61.6% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Nets are shooting an underwhelming 34.2% from deep in 2025/26 (28th in the NBA), compared to the Hornets who are making 38.0% of their attempts (3rd).
- On the opposite end, Brooklyn is holding opponents to 38.0% of their three-point attempts (30th), while Charlotte's opponents are hitting 36.0% of their shots (20th).
Ball Protection
- The Nets are committing 15.9 turnovers per game this season, ranking 29th in the league, while the Hornets are forcing 12.6 turnovers (28th).
- Flipping that script, Brooklyn is forcing 14.4 turnovers (17th), while Charlotte is committing 15.5 (24th).
Crashing the Boards
- Brooklyn is pulling down just 39.7 rebounds per game this season (30th in the league), including 10.6 offensive boards (22nd). Conversely, Charlotte's opponents are averaging a paltry 39.2 rebounds (1st), 10.1 of which have come on the offensive end (2nd).
- Meanwhile, the Hornets are averaging 46.2 rebounds (5th) and 12.7 offensive rebounds (6th), while the Nets are allowing 43.3 and 10.3, ranking 12th and 3rd.
First Quarter Winner
Brooklyn is +270 to win the first quarter, while Charlotte is -340. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 27-43-5 | 16-17-3 | 11-26-2 | 6-0-0 | 21-43-5 | 4-6-0 |
| Charlotte | 37-33-5 | 21-14-3 | 16-19-2 | 19-10-1 | 18-23-4 | 6-4-0 |
First Half Winner
Brooklyn is +440 to win the first half and Charlotte is -600. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 23-51-1 | 14-21-1 | 9-30-0 | 6-0-0 | 17-51-1 | 4-6-0 |
| Charlotte | 41-32-2 | 23-15-0 | 18-17-2 | 20-8-2 | 21-24-0 | 6-4-0 |
HT/FT
Brooklyn is +1200 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Charlotte is -900.
- The Nets have completed the HT/FT double in 18.7% of games this season, while the Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 41.3% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +3500 to go to overtime.
- The Nets have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Hornets have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 18 of Brooklyn's 75 games this season. Meanwhile, 30 of Charlotte's 75 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Brooklyn recorded a 116-103 victory over Charlotte at Barclays Center when these teams last met on December 1. Michael Porter Jr. was lights out from deep on that day, finishing with 35 points and seven triples. The Nets have now won three straight at Barclays Center against the Hornets.
NBA Injury News – Charlotte Hornets @ Brooklyn Nets (March 31, 2026)
Williams did not play in (Mar. 29) game for Sunday's against Boston.
Salaun did not play in (Mar. 29) game for Sunday's against Boston.
The Nets said on Thursday (Mar. 19) that Porter Jr. will miss at least 2-3 weeks.
The Nets listed Wolf as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 31) game against the Hornets.
The Nets listed Mann as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 31) game against the Hornets.
The Nets reported Egor Demin will miss rest of season with plantar fasciitis.
The Nets said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Sharpe will undergo season-ending thumb surgery.
