Nets vs Hornets Prediction 2 December 2025
🔊 One of Tuesday's NBA regular-season games takes place in New York, where the Brooklyn Nets will host the Charlotte Hornets. The home team is eager to finally break their losing streak, while the visitors aim to extend their winning run. The Hornets are favored by the bookmakers, and we're inclined to agree with them this time. Can the Nets prove the doubters wrong and come out on top? We'll find out soon, but for now, let's analyze the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets:
- played 49 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 27 for today's home team and 22 for the guests;
- the home team averages 107.35 points per match, the guests - 104.76;
- average total match points - 212.1.
The last confrontation took place on 22 October 2025 at the venue of Charlotte Hornets and ended with a score of 136:117.
Head-to-head statistics Nets - Hornets

Brooklyn Nets Team Overview
The Brooklyn Nets are going through a tough stretch, having lost 4 of their last 5 games. Their current form is far from ideal, with a losing streak at home now extending to 10 consecutive games. The team is underperforming offensively, scoring fewer than 109 points in seven straight home games. They lack consistency on offense, often struggling with three-point shooting.
It's clear that Brooklyn, with their current roster, is unable to compete even for a play-in spot. They rank among the bottom teams in most key efficiency metrics and possess the worst defensive rating in the league. In their previous matchup, the Eastern Conference's biggest underdog was decisively defeated on the road by Milwaukee (99-116).
Match Results: Brooklyn Nets

Charlotte Hornets Team Overview
Charlotte Hornets are showing a more confident game compared to their opponent today. Recent matches have indicated an improvement in form, with two wins in their last three games suggesting a resurgence of confidence on the court. Their average scoring points to increased offensive efficiency, as evidenced by six consecutive games with totals exceeding 222 points. However, defense remains a weak spot, with the team often conceding many points due to weak performances under the basket. Despite this, their fast-paced style makes each game unpredictable.
The team has been on the mend since all key players returned to health, playing more compactly and balanced. The main scorer is Bridges, averaging 22.8 points per game. In their previous matchup, he was instrumental in the overtime victory against Toronto (118-111), scoring 35 points. Now, they need to learn how to win on the road, as Charlotte currently has only one away victory.
Match Results: Charlotte Hornets
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 49;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 15; for the visitors on the road - 7;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 54.61;
- Today's home team averages 28.41, while the visitors average 26.2.
First Quarter Stats: Brooklyn Nets (home) vs Charlotte Hornets (away)
- Tournament matches played: 11 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 5 (45.45%) vs 2 (16.67%);
- Number of losses: 4 (36.36%) vs 10 (83.33%);
- Number of draws: 2 (18.18%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 29.55 vs 29.67;
- Average points conceded: 29.64 vs 34.08.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 57.4 (scored - 27.3, conceded - 30.1) vs 61.7 (scored - 29.4, conceded - 32.3).
- Brooklyn Nets scored over 25.5 points in the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 games against Charlotte Hornets (NBA).
- Brooklyn Nets scored over 25.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 home games (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 49;
- Home team wins - 27, away team wins - 22.
- Brooklyn Nets won with a +9.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 home games against Charlotte Hornets (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 107.35, for the away team - 104.76;
- average total points in H2H matches - 212.1.
Statistics: Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets
- average total in the tournament: 228.17 vs 237;
- average total points scored: 110.17 vs 116.8;
- average total points conceded: 118 vs 120.2;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 56.7 vs 59.24;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 53.22 vs 56.8;
- Brooklyn Nets: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 110.73;
- Charlotte Hornets: average total points scored away in the tournament - 117.58;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 105.7 (home - 102.75) vs 113.5 (away - 117.5).
- Brooklyn Nets have scored under 113.5 points in 16 of last 17 games (NBA).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The match will test the endurance of the hosts against the relentless pressure from the visitors. Charlotte's style emphasizes aggressive, fast-paced attacks with a focus on scoring through open perimeter shots, while Brooklyn will need to concentrate on defending their zone against the opponent's rapid plays. Based on previous game statistics and the overall form of the clubs, there is a clear advantage for the visitors, who are in better physical and psychological shape than the struggling hosts. Therefore, betting on a Hornets victory appears to be entirely reasonable.