New York Knicks (29-17) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-34)
January 29, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +8; Over/Under: +224.5
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The New York Knicks are riding a 6-game winning streak. The Charlotte Hornets have lost 3 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks beat the Rockets, Wizards, Raptors, Nets, Nuggets, and Heat during this streak. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Pistons, Rockets, and Jazz. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 50.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.8 points and 7.2 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Four of the Hornets’ last five games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
The New York Knicks continue to pile up the wins and covers since snagging OG Anunoby, and it’s to the point you should probably blindly back them until the tickets stop cashing. It’s been the opposite for the Charlotte Hornets and with the way this line has moved, it tells me there’s a good chance LaMelo Ball won’t play due to an ankle issue. The Hornets are 16-28 ATS on the season. No, thanks. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks on the road.
