Charlotte Hornets Odds at the All-Star Break: Playoff Push or Draft Lottery?

The first half of the NBA season has drawn to a close, and the Charlotte Hornets possess one of the league’s worst records but posted back-to-back wins entering the break, including a rout of the Atlanta Hawks. Think LaMelo Ball and company can make a run at the playoffs (or even respectability) after the All-Star Break or is Buzz City eyeing the NBA Draft Lottery?

No matter which side you take, sports betting sites have plenty of available odds on the Hornets, whose 13 wins entering the All-Star Break were fourth-fewest among all NBA teams. And once North Carolina sports betting launches on March 11, bettors in the Old North State will be able to place their own wagers on (or against) the Hornets, no matter if they’re backing a surge toward playoff contention or a slide toward the potential No. 1 overall draft pick.

Heading into Sunday’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis, things certainly looked bleak — the Hornets are 11 games out of the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Odds on the Hornets included +1500 to make the playoffs (third-to-last on the board among Eastern Conference teams) and +5000 to make the play-in tournament. North Carolina betting apps will feature lots of Hornets odds beginning on launch day, such as player props, which means you can still have fun wagering on them no matter how they fare on the court.

No. 1 Draft Pick on the Horizon?

For those less confident of a turnaround, sports betting appsalso offered the Hornets as a +450 choice to finish with the NBA’s worst record, a list led by the Detroit Pistons at -105. Charlotte was also a +550 bet to claim the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft — tied for the top position with Detroit, the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards — which will be determined by the May 12 NBA Draft Lottery.

Beginning with preregistration on March 1, sports bettors in the Old North State will also be able to claim North Carolina sportsbook promos, which typically award bonus bets that users can then use to wager on the Hornets or any other team. You must be at least 21 years old and physically within the state to claim promo code offers, or to bet legally in North Carolina.

While we don’t yet know what those promos will be, we have an idea based on what’s been offered elsewhere. bet365, which partnered with the Hornets to earn North Carolina market access, often delivers Bet & Get promos for state launches. The bet365 North Carolina bonus code may be something similar.

Using Promo Codes & Bonus Bets to Wager on Charlotte Hornets Odds

There’s no limit to the number of bonus offers you can claim after launch day — if it’s legally available in North Carolina, it’s there for the taking. The Caesars Sportsbook North Carolina promo code will likely be one of the top ones in the state, as it usual is a market leader for state launches.

Also look out for the BetMGM North Carolina bonus code, which often delivers a Bet & Get similar to its Bet $5, Get $150 offer available nationally. Bonus bets do expire, typically between seven to 14 days, so make sure and read the terms and conditions of each offer.

In addition, the ESPN BET North Carolina promo code could be one of the tops in the state as the new sportsbook looks to continue to carve out market share. 

There will be plenty of promo offers and Hornets bets available in North Carolina beginning on March 11 — no matter how you think Charlotte will fare in the NBA’s second half.