Charlotte Hornets (6-15) vs. NY Knicks (13-8)
December 5, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -14.5; Over/Under: +218
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The Charlotte Hornets and NY Knicks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Hawks and 76ers, and they play the Cavs, Pacers, and Bulls next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.3 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.7 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.4 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Magic and Pelicans, and they play the Pistons, Raptors, and Hawks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.1 points and 3.1 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.1 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 21 of their last 23 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last four games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three night games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The NY Knicks are comfortably the better team, and a blowout win at home wouldn’t surprise anybody. The problem is the Hornets continue to play decent enough offensively and complete enough to be 13-8 ATS on the season. The Hornets and Knicks played a week ago and the game was decided by one point. The Knicks are 4-7-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a double-digit favorite. The Knicks should win, but this line is a little too steep. Give me the Hornets and the free buckets.
