What Are the Hornets Playoff Chances?
The Charlotte Hornets enter the season with a challenging road ahead, as reflected in their betting odds at NC sportsbooks.
| ❌ Hornets Playoff Chances: | 15% |
| ❌ Hornets Miss Playoffs: | -700 |
| 📊Hornets Win Championship: | +50000 |
| 🥉 Hornets Win Eastern Conference: | +40000 |
| 🥇 Hornets Win Finals: | +50000 |
| ✍️ Last Verified: | November 19, 2024 |
From making a playoff appearance to contending for the NBA Championship, each milestone offers insight into the team’s performance expectations this year. The odds below paint a picture of what fans can anticipate as the Hornets strive to surpass their listed predictions.
Do the Hornets Have a Chance to Make the NBA Playoffs?
The Hornets have long odds to make the NBA playoffs, with odds of +550 to qualify, meaning they're considered pretty substantial underdogs in the competitive Eastern Conference. Their -700 odds of missing the playoffs highlight that while they have a chance, it’s slim and would require an exceptional season or a favorable turn of events.
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Charlotte Hornets Playoff Chances: Key Updates November 2024
- 📅 October 31, 2024: The Charlotte Hornets start the season 2-2
- 📅 October 31, 2024: Though October LaMelo Ball is leading the team with 28.5 points per game and seven assists per game.
Key Contributors Toward Carolina Hornets Playoff Chances
The top players for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2024-25 season are headlined by LaMelo Ball, the dynamic point guard who’s the centerpiece of their offense, known for his playmaking, court vision, and ability to score from deep. Alongside him, Brandon Miller, the 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, adds versatility on both ends of the court with his shooting and defensive potential. Terry Rozier provides veteran scoring punch and leadership, known for his clutch performances and scoring ability. Mark Williams, a promising young center, brings rim protection and rebounding, giving the Hornets much-needed presence in the paint. Additionally, P.J. Washington offers scoring versatility as a forward, contributing both inside and from beyond the arc. Together, these players form a promising core aiming to push Charlotte back into playoff contention.
Where Can I Bet on the Hornets to Make the Playoffs?
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Where Do the Hornets Rank in the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture?
The Charlotte Hornets rank 13th out of the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are second to last, leading only the Washington Wizards by a half of a game. The Hornets are eliminated from the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture.
Where Do the Hornets Rank to Win the 2024 NBA Championships?
The Charlotte Hornets have extremely slim chances of winning the NBA Championship, tied with nine other teams for the longest odds in the league. This places them as one of the biggest underdogs, reflecting both a young, developing roster and the strength of the leading teams in the NBA.
Hornets Playoff Picture Postseason Outlook & Predictions
The outlook is bleak for the Charlotte Hornets to make the Play-In Tournament, let alone the NBA Playoffs. After suffering a historic 53-point loss this season, along with an 11-game losing streak, it is very unlikely that the Hornets can turn it around in time to be in contention for the playoffs.
Who to Root for if You’re a Charlotte Hornets Fan?
To better the Charlotte Hornets chances of making the playoffs, they will need the teams above them, such as the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat to go on losing streaks of their own.
To that end, Hornets fans should be rooting for their division opponents who have excellent records to beat these teams, including: the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic.
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Shannon Lane is a commercial editor and fact-checker for BetCarolina. She's spent the last decade working in sports media, including at NFL Media and as a reporter/fact-checker at Sports Illustrated. She covers everything NFL football to give North Carolina sports betters the best information on the Panthers and other NFL teams.
