Hornets vs Nets Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/8/2025

The Brooklyn Nets head to the Spectrum Center carrying the weight of seven losses in their last eight games, including a gut-wrenching 121-119 defeat to the Warriors where they squandered a 22-point lead.

Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets, despite dropping their last nine straight, showed signs of life in their razor-thin 118-117 loss to the Cavaliers, with Bridges exploding for 46 points in a performance that could spark a turnaround.

The slumping Nets face off against the desperate Hornets in what shapes up to be a compelling clash between two teams hungry to break free from their respective cold streaks.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets preview

The struggling Brooklyn Nets head to Charlotte's Spectrum Center looking to snap their brutal six-game losing streak, though their recent road woes don't inspire much confidence.

Miles Bridges has been a bright spot in Charlotte's otherwise dim season, coming off a monster 46-point performance that nearly toppled the Cavaliers - showing he's got the hot hand right now.

The Nets' defense has been their saving grace this year, sitting 10th in the league in points allowed, but they've been ice-cold on offense, ranking dead last in scoring with just 105 points per game.

Brooklyn's Cam Thomas has stepped up as their go-to scorer, dropping 24 points in their last outing, while dishing out six assists to show he's more than just a bucket-getter.

LaMelo Ball's playmaking could be the x-factor for the Hornets, fresh off a solid showing with 28 points and 6 assists against Minnesota, though he'll need to improve his shooting efficiency.

Both teams are desperate to turn things around - the Nets having dropped seven of their last eight, while the Hornets are stuck in an even worse rut with 18 losses in their last 20 games.

The Spectrum Center hasn't exactly been a fortress for Charlotte lately, but they've shown they can hang with better teams, as evidenced by their near-upset of Cleveland.

With Cameron Johnson still sidelined for Brooklyn, this matchup between two struggling Eastern Conference teams might just come down to which squad wants it more.