Nets Bet on Home Opener vs. Hornets

Sports handicapper 'Stitches' has placed a $100 bet on the Brooklyn Nets to cover the spread (-2.5) in their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

The Nets are celebrating their 60th season and will wear classic red, white, and blue jerseys reminiscent of their ABA days.

In other NBA news, the New York Knicks lost their season opener to the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-100. Jalen Brunson scored 21 points for the Knicks, while Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 28 points.