The Nets and Hornets rank in the bottom half of the NBA in offensive rating and in pace, but Charlotte has been solid on the defensive end. While Brooklyn ranks as one of the worst teams in the league in defensive rating, the Hornets rank middle of the pack, showing where they have improved as a team to win some of their games this season.

As the Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle with injuries and a losing streak, take the Charlotte Hornets to cover the spread for tonight's pick and prediction.

The Nets have lost seven in a row to drop into 13 th in the Eastern Conference. They lost at home Monday to the Kings, 110-96. D’Angelo Russell had 19 points in the loss. Charlotte lost at home to the Lakers Monday, 112-107. LeMelo Ball left the game with a sprained ankle after only nine minutes. The Hornets sit in 14 th place in the East.