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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Hornets

The New York Knicks take the floor against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There is a strong case that the Hornets will end up winning and that means wagering the home team on the Moneyline. You can get a value -108 that they get the better of the Knicks.

New York Knicks have won their previous seven games. The latest was a 121-116 home triumph at Madison Square Garden against New Orleans Pelicans. Jalen Brunson dropped 32 points, as OG Anunoby finished with 21 and Karl-Anthony Towns 21.

Charlotte Hornets won their last game 134-90, making it four victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Spectrum Center against Sacramento Kings. Coby White managed 27 points, LaMelo Ball scored 20, while Moussa Diabate racked up 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have won the last two meetings against the Hornets. They triumphed 129-101 at Spectrum Center and then 119-104 at Madison Square Garden. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Knicks land eight wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W

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The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.7 points, 48.0 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 50.1% from the field and 84.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.6 points and 36.6 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.0 points and 7.5 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 11.6 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.8 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.3 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 81.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.1 points and 40.3 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.5 (39.5%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 9.4 rebounds.

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Hornets are on offer at an attractive -108 when it comes to winning this NBA showdown. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

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Key Knicks vs Hornets stats:

• Hornets have won 4 consecutive games.
• Hornets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Hornets have won 14 of their last 20 games.

Hornets Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 112 - 117 Hornets

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New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Moneyline odds of -108 can be found about both NBA teams, implying that there is an equal chance of victory. Choose between Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks for the same potential return.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 222.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 222.5 selection is available to back at -114.

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Moneyline

Knicks

-108

Hornets

-108

Point Spread

Knicks -1

-106

Hornets +1

-114

Total Points

Under 222.5

-106

Over 222.5

-114

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The Hornets are riding four straight wins at Spectrum Center. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 119.40 points per contest while yielding 104.90.

The Knicks have stacked up three consecutive road wins. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 112.20 points per contest and giving up 104.10.

The Knicks defeated the Hornets 129-101 the last time they played at Spectrum Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Spectrum Center, the Knicks have won seven while the Hornets have taken three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O222.5	U222.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		7-3	224.30	119.40	104.90	6	4
New York Knicks Away Stats		7-3	216.30	112.20	104.10	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
• U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 108.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 104.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 106.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.40 pts and allowed 104.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (84.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 48, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 34.60
• Assists: 30.00
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 36.80
• Assists: 29.30
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.80 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 18.70 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (81.77%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 33.80
• Assists: 25.90
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.10 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (81%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.8, Offensive 14.00, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Nuggets	45	28	0.616	120.9	116.5	4.4	21-13	24-15	7-5	27-16	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Celtics	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Nuggets	45	28	0.616	120.9	116.5	4.4	21-13	24-15	7-5	27-16	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	16	0.781	118.6	107.6	11	29-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1L
Spurs	55	18	0.753	119.3	111.5	7.8	28-7	27-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	7W
Pistons	52	20	0.722	117.5	109.8	7.7	28-9	24-11	10-4	34-12	7-3	1L
Celtics	48	24	0.667	114.2	107	7.2	25-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	1W
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Lakers	47	26	0.644	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1W
Cavaliers	45	28	0.616	119	115	4	23-14	22-14	10-5	29-18	6-4	1L
Nuggets	45	28	0.616	120.9	116.5	4.4	21-13	24-15	7-5	27-16	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	41	32	0.562	118.4	116.6	1.8	21-16	20-16	8-6	23-21	9-1	3W
76ers	40	33	0.548	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	19-16	9-7	23-23	6-4	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Heat	39	34	0.534	120.2	117.3	2.9	23-14	16-20	7-7	23-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	43	0.403	116.3	120.8	-4.5	18-20	11-23	4-11	17-29	4-6	1L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	48	0.333	115.1	119.1	-4	13-22	11-26	6-8	19-28	1-9	4L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	57	0.219	111.9	120.7	-8.8	10-26	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1L

• 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

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