Charlotte Hornets Odds

The Charlotte Hornets continue to be a franchise with more questions than answers. The team has not made the NBA Playoffs since 2016, and based on their astronomical Charlotte Hornets +100000 on FanDuel odds NBA championship odds, it doesn’t look like the situation will improve this season. See more Hornets odds below, including game lines, player props, futures, and more.

Hornets odds Today

View Charlotte Hornets odds below, including moneyline, point spreads, and totals for their next game. Click to bet now.

Hornets NBA title odds

View Hornets NBA title odds below.

Hornets Southeast Division odds

Check out the Hornets odds of winning the Southeast Division below.

Hornets NBA Cup Odds

View Hornets odds to win the 2024 NBA Cup below. Charlotte is in East Group A with the Magic, Knicks, 76ers, and Nets.

Hornets Player props

Search for top Hornets players like LaMelo Ball using the NBA props search tool below. Search for any player in the search bar and instantly compare odds across major sportsbooks. Click on any odds in the table below to place a bet.

How to bet on the Hornets

When looking at the Hornets odds, you will typically see them as underdogs. The front office continues to rebuild and use lineups consisting mostly of inexperienced players.

Moneyline

Betting on the underdog via the moneyline can offer big payouts if the Hornets are able to pull off some upsets. Say the Charlotte Hornets are playing the Miami Heat. The Hornets odds might look like this:

Hornets +320
Heat -210

The “+” before Charlotte’s odds makes them a big underdog to win this game outright. If they manage to pull the upset, a $100 bet on the Hornets would amount to a $320 win for the bettor on top of the initial $100 wager being returned. Those who back to the Heat will not see as a big of a return as a result of the “-” next to Miami’s number. If you were to bet the same $100 on the Heat, and they win the game, the profit would only be $47.62.

Point spread

With the Hornets not being among the Eastern Conference’s elite teams, there might be a point spread of say +8.5 points with a number of -110 next to it. The latter is the vig or the sportsbook’s cut for taking the bet. With a larger spread such as this, if the Hornets were to lose by eight points or less, the ticket would be a winner. That $100 wager would amount to a $90.91 win on top of the initial bet. However, if Charlotte lost the game by nine points or more, the book would win.

Total points (over/under)

When betting on the total or over/under, it doesn’t matter which teams wins. The final score is the only thing that matters.

In the past few seasons, the Hornets were one of the highest scoring and fastest paced teams in the league. That made their point totals relatively high in the 242-point range. In order to win a bet on going over this total, the Hornets and their opponent had to combine for more than 242.5 points. Without LaMelo Ball, the Hornets offense has slowed down and their defense has been surprisingly stingy, leading to a string of games going under. 

Parlay and teasers

Bets on the moneyline, spread, or point total can be combined into parlays to create bigger payouts. For example, betting on the Hornets to cover 14.5 points and their game to go under 242 points could double the payout if both bets hit, but if either bet fails to hit, there is no payout.

An alternative option would be combining results by using a teaser. This could move the spread to 18.5 points and the total to 246 points to make an under more likely.

Futures

While the Hornets aren’t eligible for the 2022-23 postseason, they will soon have some options in terms of Team Futures. These bets refer to their projected win total next season, odds to make the playoffs, or even the odds to draft a certain player this June. 

Props and live betting

Player proposition bets will continue to be available throughout the NBA season. These wagers offer the opportunity to bet on whether a given player will go over or under a given number of points, rebounds, assists, three-pointers, turnovers, or even blocks or steals.

It’s possible to bet on Hornets games while the action is ongoing by using the live betting feature at books. Spreads, totals, and player props change throughout the game and oddsmakers will consistently adjust the lines to reflect results as the contest unfolds.

Compare Betting Sites & Apps For The Best Hornets Odds

For seasoned bettors, the odds on the Charlotte Hornets can shift rapidly due to player performances and game matchups, making it essential to stay updated. Comparing top sports betting sites is key to finding the best odds and accessing a diverse range of betting markets. Utilizing leading sports betting apps allows you to place bets on the go, monitor live line movements, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. With a strategic approach and the right tools, you can enhance your betting strategy and increase your potential returns when wagering on the Hornets.

Hornets Franchise History

The Hornets joined the NBA in 1988 along with the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. During those early years, Charlotte landed top college stars like Larry Johnson (1991) and Alonzo Mourning (1992) via the NBA Draft. Glen Rice would soon join them. However, the Hornets have yet to really challenge for the NBA title.

The current postseason drought dates back to the 2016 season when the team was eliminated in the first round. The franchise has made just 10 playoff appearances, and has yet to advance past the Eastern Conference semifinals. Some might recall the Hornets briefly being known as the Charlotte Bobcats.

After the 2002 season, the Hornets moved to New Orleans and became the Pelicans. Charlotte would be granted an expansion franchise in 2004 – the Bobcats. The Hornets name would return after Michael Jordan acquired the franchise in 2010. In 2014, Jordan successfully appealed to the NBA to rename the franchise as the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan has sold his majority ownership stake to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.