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The Hornets (44-38 in 2025–26) host the Nets (20-62 in 2025–26) in the preseason on Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET.
Market· 2 books· best BKN +144 FanDuel (opens FanDuel in a new tab) · CHA -170 DraftKings (opens DraftKings in a new tab)·
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BKN offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · CHA defense in 4 (3 by a clear margin)
CHA offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · BKN defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
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Expected pace: about 100 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
CHA is not among the softest third of defenses in any of these categories.
Rank 1 allows the most. Each defense's last 17 games from box scores, against the average defense. Books already price matchups: this is where to look, not a bet.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Scott | 30.5 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 1.7 |
| Ben Saraf | 27.2 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Drake Powell | 26.3 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Malachi Smith | 24.0 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Jalen Wilson | 23.9 | 11.3 | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Tyson Etienne | 23.7 | 12.5 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Josh Minott | 23.4 | 13.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Ziaire Williams | 22.8 | 12.9 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 30.6 | 18.5 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Kon Knueppel | 29.5 | 15.2 | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| LaMelo Ball | 29.3 | 22.7 | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Miles Bridges | 28.0 | 15.3 | 5.7 | 2.4 |
| Moussa Diabate | 26.6 | 6.8 | 8.6 | 2.4 |
| Grant Williams | 20.2 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 1.0 |
| Coby White | 19.6 | 17.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Sion James | 19.0 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
BKN offenseper gameCHA defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
BKN offense vs CHA defenseCHA offense vs BKN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
BKNForAgainst49% of BKN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
CHAForAgainst52% of CHA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
BKN 5series5 CHA| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | CHA 117 | BKN 86 | CHA+31 | +31 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | CHA 103 | BKN 116 | BKN+13 | +13 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | BKN 117 | CHA 136 | CHA+19 | +19 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | BKN 102 | CHA 105 | CHA+3 | +3 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | CHA 89 | BKN 97 | BKN+8 | +8 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | BKN 104 | CHA 83 | BKN+21 | +21 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | CHA 115 | BKN 116 | BKN+1 | +1 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | BKN 99 | CHA 110 | CHA+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2023 | CHA 129 | BKN 128 | CHA+1 | +1 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | BKN 133 | CHA 121 | BKN+12 | +12 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Measure | BKN20-62 · last 82 games | CHA44-38 · last 82 games | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd quarter points for | 26.5#30 of 30 | 30.7#4 of 30 | 29.2 |
| Points scored per 100 possessions | 105.9#30 of 30 | 115.7#7 of 30 | 112.8 |
| Margin per 100 possessions | −10.0#29 of 30 | +4.8#8 of 30 | 0.0 |
| Scoring margin | −10.0#28 of 30 | +4.8#8 of 30 | 0.0 |
The 4 measures where these two sit furthest apart among the league's 30 ranked teams, over each team's last 82 regular-season games (Oct 2025 – Apr 2026). Rank 1 = highest in the league, even for points allowed. A rank says where a number sits, not which side it points to.