The NY Knicks and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nuggets, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Pelicans, Magic and Hornets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.8 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 26.2 points and 12.7 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.6 points and 7.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Heat and Magic, and they play the Hawks, 76ers and Knicks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 19.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four day games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.2).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.1).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.8).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.5).
Charlotte Hornets vs NY Knicks Prediction
The NY Knicks should be favored, and a comfortable win wouldn’t be shocking. However, we’ve seen the Knicks lose two of their last three games as decent sized favorites, taking away some of the trust they built these last two weeks. The Charlotte Hornets aren’t winning games, but they’re competing and getting MVP caliber play from Ball. Also, that hanging around has led to 7 covers in the Hornet’s last 10 games. Extremely early start. Give me the Hornets and the points.