New York Knicks (7-5) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-7)
November 12, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +1; Over/Under: -225.5
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The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. The New York Knicks look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing six of their last eight games.
The New York Knicks are averaging 110.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 22.5 points and 11 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 17.6 points and 2.6 assists. Evan Fournier is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Rose is grabbing 3 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 114.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 22.3 points and 3.3 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Gordon Hayward is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is dishing 1.3 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
The Knicks are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 overall. The over is 5-2 in Hornets last 7 overall. The under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Neither of these teams are playing great ball over the last week or so, but I do have more trust in the Hornets offense to find a way to break out of this slump. The New York Knicks have been road covering machines on the road dating back to last season, but the Hornets at home is where I lean in this potential pick em.
