How to Watch, Listen to Hornets vs. Nets + Betting Odds

Setting the stage for tonight's opener in Brooklyn.

Oct 16, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee looks on during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will open the lid on the 2026-27 season in Brooklyn, taking on the Nets. Below, you will find all of the information you need to know about tonight's matchup. How to watch and listen to the game, as well as the betting odds.

Game Information

The matchup: Charlotte Hornets (0-0) at Brooklyn Nets (0-0)

Location: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY

Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

How and Where to Watch

Asheville – Anderson

• WHNS 21.1Fox
• WHNS 21.2Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network

Charlotte

WSOC Channel 9

Charleston

WCSC 5.3 Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network

Columbia

• WIS 10.1NBC
• WIS 10.4Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network

Greensboro

WMYV MY48 SportsMyNet (Channel 48)

Greenville – New Bern

WITN 7.2 MyNet

Greenville – Spartanburg

• WHNS 21.1Fox
• WHNS 21.2Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network

Myrtle Beach

• WMBF 32.1NBC
• WMBF 32.3Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network

Raleigh

MyRDCMyNet (Channel 28)

Roanoke

WZBJ 24.1MyNet (Channel 24)

Wilmington

• WECT 6.1NBC
• WECT 6.3MyNet

Official streaming partner

DAZN North Carolina and South Carolina

How and Where to Listen

92.7 FM WFNZ - Charlotte, NC

Network Affiliates

1590 AM WCSL - Cherryville, NC
1390 AM WOHS - Shelby, NC
1450 AM WGNC - Gastonia, NC
1470 AM WWBG - Greensboro, NC
107.5 FM/1570 AM WECU - Greenville, NC
107.5 FM/1490 AM WWNB - New Bern, NC
107.5 FM/1490 AM WWNB - New Bern, NC

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread: Hornets -1.5

Even without Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams, the Hornets are slim favorites on the road, which should tell you everything you need to know about where the Brooklyn Nets are — rebuild mode. If this were later in the year, there's a good chance that the Hornets would play those guys, but with it being game one, the risk isn't worth the reward. Dennis Schroder and rookie Christian Anderson will likely get a bump in minutes tonight, as will Grayson Allen.

Total: 219.5

The Hornets are probably going to have to rely on their defense to win this game, at least to some degree. With White and Knueppel out, you're probably missing out on 35-40 points, which is why this total is as low as it is. Also, it's the first game of the season, so there's going to be some rustiness, even after going through some preseason games.

Odds Disclaimer

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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