Hiram Moreno
2022 comes to an end! However, these kinds of dates don’t really matter to the NBA. Even on these holidays, the league continues to hold games, giving fans the chance to watch top-notch basketball. Nets vs Hornets, in this way, is just one of many games that will be played on December 31st.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Regular Season Game on December 31, 2022
- Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Season record: 23-12
There is no doubt that the Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA right now: ten straight wins have propelled them into second place in the Eastern Conference.If Irving, Durant and Simmons stay focused and healthy, this squad could finally make the quality lead that has been long expected of them.
However, the Nets had a tough time keeping this streak alive in their last outing, winning by a mere 108-107 on the road to the Atlanta Hawks on Dec. 28 after Dejounte Murray missed a three-point shot on the final play of the game.
A highlight of that game is that Brooklyn limited Atlanta to just 43% shooting from the field while they made 50% of their attempts. The Nets’ 113.5 defensive rating ranks tenth in the league, while they are the league’s most effective shooting club, making 51% of their shots as a team this season.
Betting on the Charlotte Hornets
- Season record: 10-26
Things have been completely different in North Carolina, with the Charlotte Hornets having the second-worst record in the entire NBA in a campaign that has been predictably pretty bad. It has to be said that they’ve suffered various injuries throughout the season, which has made things even more difficult.
The Hornets will close the year at home, something they will be grateful for after having been touring the western United States since mid-December. Their last encounter was precisely at home, one in which they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113in a duel in which their main star, LaMelo Ball, was close to a triple double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
In fact, Ball is averaging 25 points per game since returning from an injury on Dec. 14.His constant contribution will be much needed for a Charlotte franchise that is second-worst in shooting percentage from the field (44.7%) and last in offensive rating with 109.5, while its average points per game is just 111.4.
JefeBet Prediction
Charlotte will undoubtedly be motivated to keep up their good streak, but they haven’t been able to string together many victories this year, managing to record back-to-back triumphs just once.
Moreover, this feat will be even more complicated considering that they will have to play against a Nets team that has looked very good defensively recently and not to mention offensively, with Durant on fire and Irving and Simmons collaborating with assists and also defensively.
It should also not be forgotten that Brooklyn will be well rested, having not seen action for more than two days, and their 11-7 away record is not to be underestimated. The table is set for the Nets to add their eleventh win in a row and return home to spend the end of the year with a smile on their faces.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets Spread.
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