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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets go head-to-head with the New York Knicks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Get With Knicks to Cover the Line

We’re bullish about the Knicks on the spread at -9.5. The favorites should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Hornets and you can get -112.

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Knicks Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Charlotte Hornets have now lost eight straight road games. In their previous game, Brooklyn Nets won 116-103 at Barclays Center. Kon Knueppel tallied 18 points, while Collin Sexton put up 15 and LaMelo Ball 12.

New York Knicks have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Boston Celtics 123-117 at TD Garden. Mikal Bridges scored 35 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 29 and Josh Hart 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Knicks claim a 129-101 win over the Hornets at Spectrum Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Knicks have won eight.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Hornets logo Hornets 6 15 0.286 115.2 120 -4.8 5-6 1-9 1-4 5-10 2-8 1L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 112.7 points, 42.0 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 43.7% from the field and 83.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 120.9 points and 43.3 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 21.6 points, Moussa Diabate 8.6 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.5 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 3.8 (43.2%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.7 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.2 points and 41.3 rebounds.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 23.4 points and 10.7 rebounds, Josh Hart 6.0 assists and Miles McBride 2.9 (46.0%) 3-pointers.

Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Knicks should be taken against the spread at -9.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA contest. Back them at the odds of -112 that are available.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Hornets vs Knicks stats:

  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games against Hornets.

Knicks -9.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Under 20.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has an average of 13.25 points in the past 4 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -122.

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Josh Hart (Knicks) has scored Over 13.5 points in 4 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -112 available that it’s covered.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -9.5
Totals Under 237.5
Player Points LaMelo Ball Under 20.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks to cover the -9.5 spread along with Under 237.5. Add in LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to score Under 20.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 110 - 123 Knicks logo Knicks

The Knicks to win by a 123-110 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Knicks Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The favorites are 81% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with New York Knicks priced at -417 to triumph in this NBA game. Charlotte Hornets are the underdogs at +330 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 237.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 237.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -114 to rack up Over 29.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 29.5
-114
Under 29.5
-114
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 24.5
-119
Under 24.5
-109
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-110
Under 21.5
-118
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-106
Under 20.5
-122
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 8.5
+120
Under 8.5
-156
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-114
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-130
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-123
Under 11.5
-104
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-139
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
+102
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Knicks Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Madison Square Garden

The Knicks have run off three consecutive wins at Madison Square Garden. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring 123.70 points per contest and conceding 110.40.

The Hornets have dropped eight straight road games. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 117.00 points per contest and giving up 123.70.

The Knicks beat the Hornets 113-108 when the teams last met at Madison Square Garden. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have collected seven wins, with the Hornets owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 9-1 234.10 123.70 110.40 4 6
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 1-9 240.70 117.00 123.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

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Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tre Mann
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
Pat Connaughton
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
Brandon Miller
Injured

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Landry Shamet
Injured
OG Anunoby
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
23 Nov NBA
Hornets 110-113 Hawks
22 Nov NBA
Clippers 131-116 Hornets
19 Nov NBA
Hornets 118-127 Pacers
17 Nov NBA
Hornets 108-110 Raptors
15 Nov NBA
Thunder 109-96 Hornets
14 Nov NBA
Hornets 134-147 Bucks

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-100 Nets
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic
19 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-111 Mavericks
17 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-115 Heat
14 Nov NBA
Heat 132-140 Knicks
12 Nov NBA
Magic 124-107 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Nets 4 16 0.2 108.8 118.5 -9.7 1-9 3-7 1-7 4-13 3-7 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 17 4 0.81 118.8 113.2 5.6 9-2 8-2 4-2 13-4 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 13 9 0.591 119.5 115.7 3.8 8-4 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 11 0.45 120 123.2 -3.2 6-2 3-9 1-4 6-8 3-7 4L
Bucks 9 13 0.409 116 118.2 -2.2 6-6 3-7 2-3 7-9 2-8 1L
Pacers 4 17 0.19 110.2 119.4 -9.2 4-7 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 7 0.667 124.3 118.4 5.9 10-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1W
Magic 13 8 0.619 119.5 114.3 5.2 8-3 5-5 3-2 10-7 8-2 3W
Hawks 13 9 0.591 118 115.8 2.2 4-4 9-5 3-1 7-7 6-4 1L
Hornets 6 15 0.286 115.2 120 -4.8 5-6 1-9 1-4 5-10 2-8 1L
Wizards 3 16 0.158 113.3 127.6 -14.3 2-6 1-10 1-2 2-12 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Nuggets 14 6 0.7 124.6 115.9 8.7 6-4 8-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Clippers 5 16 0.238 112.3 118.8 -6.5 3-7 2-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 13 5 0.722 121.8 111.2 10.6 5-2 8-3 2-1 6-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Mavericks 7 15 0.318 111.1 116.1 -5 4-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 4-6 2W
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 17 4 0.81 118.8 113.2 5.6 9-2 8-2 4-2 13-4 8-2 2W
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Heat 14 7 0.667 124.3 118.4 5.9 10-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Magic 13 8 0.619 119.5 114.3 5.2 8-3 5-5 3-2 10-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 13 9 0.591 119.5 115.7 3.8 8-4 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 9 0.591 118 115.8 2.2 4-4 9-5 3-1 7-7 6-4 1L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Bulls 9 11 0.45 120 123.2 -3.2 6-2 3-9 1-4 6-8 3-7 4L
Bucks 9 13 0.409 116 118.2 -2.2 6-6 3-7 2-3 7-9 2-8 1L
Hornets 6 15 0.286 115.2 120 -4.8 5-6 1-9 1-4 5-10 2-8 1L
Nets 4 16 0.2 108.8 118.5 -9.7 1-9 3-7 1-7 4-13 3-7 1W
Pacers 4 17 0.19 110.2 119.4 -9.2 4-7 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 16 0.158 113.3 127.6 -14.3 2-6 1-10 1-2 2-12 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Rockets 13 5 0.722 121.8 111.2 10.6 5-2 8-3 2-1 6-4 8-2 1L
Nuggets 14 6 0.7 124.6 115.9 8.7 6-4 8-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1L
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
Mavericks 7 15 0.318 111.1 116.1 -5 4-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 4-6 2W
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Clippers 5 16 0.238 112.3 118.8 -6.5 3-7 2-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 5L
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Pistons 17 4 0.81 118.8 113.2 5.6 9-2 8-2 4-2 13-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 15 5 0.75 119.1 115.9 3.2 7-3 8-2 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Rockets 13 5 0.722 121.8 111.2 10.6 5-2 8-3 2-1 6-4 8-2 1L
Nuggets 14 6 0.7 124.6 115.9 8.7 6-4 8-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Heat 14 7 0.667 124.3 118.4 5.9 10-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Magic 13 8 0.619 119.5 114.3 5.2 8-3 5-5 3-2 10-7 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Hawks 13 9 0.591 118 115.8 2.2 4-4 9-5 3-1 7-7 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 13 9 0.591 119.5 115.7 3.8 8-4 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 9 0.591 117 113.7 3.3 8-4 5-5 5-2 12-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 11 0.45 120 123.2 -3.2 6-2 3-9 1-4 6-8 3-7 4L
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Bucks 9 13 0.409 116 118.2 -2.2 6-6 3-7 2-3 7-9 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 7 13 0.35 118.5 125.4 -6.9 6-6 1-7 0-4 4-10 4-6 1W
Mavericks 7 15 0.318 111.1 116.1 -5 4-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 4-6 2W
Hornets 6 15 0.286 115.2 120 -4.8 5-6 1-9 1-4 5-10 2-8 1L
Clippers 5 16 0.238 112.3 118.8 -6.5 3-7 2-9 1-4 4-9 2-8 5L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Nets 4 16 0.2 108.8 118.5 -9.7 1-9 3-7 1-7 4-13 3-7 1W
Pacers 4 17 0.19 110.2 119.4 -9.2 4-7 0-10 1-5 3-9 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 16 0.158 113.3 127.6 -14.3 2-6 1-10 1-2 2-12 2-8 1W
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak