The Charlotte Hornets and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Celtics and Pistons. The Hornets have won 27 of their last 37 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Raptors and the Celtics. The Knicks have won 28 of their last 38 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.1 points and 3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 14 Sunday home games.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 Sunday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Knicks’ last eight games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Madison Square Garden.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The favorites have won each of the Knicks’ last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.3).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.3).
Knicks vs Hornets Injury Report
The Knicks likely sit everyone due to locking up the second seed.
The Hornets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Knicks vs Hornets Prediction
The Knicks likely sit everyone with the second seed locked up. The Hornets need a win to snag the ninth seed and host a play-in game. This game heavily favors the Hornets. Since March 17, the Hornets are 7-2 ATS when favorites of 5 or more points. The Knicks are 0-5 SU and ATS in their last 5 games when underdogs of 5 or more points. This season they’ve lost those games by an average of 18.25 points. Thick number, but it’s starters vs backups and there’s motivation on the Hornets’ side. This should be a blowout for the visiting team.