Charlotte Hornets defeat Brooklyn Nets 110-103: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · NBA · Charlotte Hornets 110, Brooklyn Nets 103
Charlotte Hornets 110, Brooklyn Nets 103 – the Hornets covered the -1.5 spread and the game went under the 220.5 total.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets final score and game recap
The Hornets opened at Barclays Center with a 27-23 first-quarter lead and outscored Brooklyn 27-25 in the second quarter to reach halftime up 54-48. The third quarter tightened the contest at 32-33, leaving Charlotte ahead 86-81 entering the fourth. The Hornets' 24-22 fourth-quarter edge sealed a 110-103 victory.
Naz Reid led Charlotte with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Grayson Allen added 21 points and 4 assists. For Brooklyn, Julius Randle carried the load with 33 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 26 points and 7 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets?
Charlotte Hornets covered the -1.5 spread, winning by 7 points. AiQ's spread pick was Charlotte Hornets -1.5 at 58% confidence, graded as a win at AiQ's line.
Did Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets go over or under the total?
The game went under the 220.5 total, finishing at 213 points. Scoring by quarter (27-23, 27-25, 32-33, 24-22) kept the combined total below the line. AiQ's total pick was Over 220.5 at 57% confidence, resulting in a loss.
How did AiQ's Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets predictions do?
AiQ finished 2-1 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Charlotte Hornets – WIN
- Spread: Charlotte Hornets -1.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 220.5 – LOSS
AiQ correctly identified the winner and the spread but missed the total.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Charlotte Hornets team total 110.5: Under (paid -108); they scored 110.
- First-quarter moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first quarter (paid -120).
- Brooklyn Nets team total 109.5: Under (paid -115); they scored 103.
- First-quarter total 54.5: Under (paid -120); 50 points were scored.
- First-half moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first half (paid -122).
- First-half total 106.5: Under (paid -102); 102 points were scored.
- First-half spread: Charlotte Hornets -0.5 covered (paid -112).
Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ's moneyline expectation was +2.0% at -110, the best price at FanDuel, implying a 52% win probability after vigorish removal. AiQ's calibrated estimate was 53%, indicating a slight edge over the market. The positive-EV price meant the pick was worth more than it cost, whatever the result.
Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets betting trends: 2026-27 season
The Charlotte Hornets are 1-0 overall and 1-0 away/neutral. The Brooklyn Nets are 0-1 overall and 0-1 at home. Both teams have played only one game, so broader trends are not yet meaningful.
What's next for Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets?
The Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, October 23. The Nets travel to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Saturday, October 24.