The NY Knicks and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nets, lost to the Magic, and they play the Bucks next. The Knicks have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 points and 3.4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Hawks and Clippers, and they play the Bulls next. The Hornets have lost 20 of their last 24 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 22.3 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Sexton is dishing 4.8 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 41.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games following a win.
- The Hornets have won each of their last two games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in 17 of the Knicks’ last 19 games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost 15 of their last 16 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Knicks’ last six games as road favorites against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Hornets’ last six night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball has recorded 7+ assists in 13 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league to have recorded a double-double in 10+ consecutive games this season.
- Miles McBride has recorded eight games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.1%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (32.9).
Hornets vs Knicks Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Josh Green, Pat Connaughton, and Grant Williams.
The Knicks will be without OG Anunoby. Landry Shamet is out with a shoulder issue.
Hornets vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks have had issues on the road, as it’s where 5 of their 6 losses have come this season. Still, I’m not running to the window to back the Hornets, a team that’s won just 4 games and is 8-9 ATS. The Knicks are healthy for the most part and have the scoring punch to pull away from the Hornets. I’m just not excited about the Hornets with the way they keep losing and not playing defense. NBA Cup game, a team this talented and experienced should know what the deal is. Give me the Knicks.