| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +15 |
| New York Knicks Line | -15 |
| Total | 216.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
In this Eastern matchup between two teams sitting on opposite sides of the conference table, the New York Knicks are hosting the Charlotte Hornets. The Knicks have been playing excellent basketball as of late, as they are on a three-game winning streak and have lost only twice in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Hornets are on a free fall and playing without their star player LaMell Ball, and as a result have lost six straight games.
Below is a detailed analysis for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks game.
Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction
New York Knicks Injury Report: Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson are out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Miles Bridges is day-to-day, LaMello Ball, Tre Mann and Grant Williams are out.
New York Knicks Recent Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 13-8 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. The Knicks are 10-10-1 against the spread and 12-9 in over/under. New York has a 7-2 home record, but are 5-3-1 against the spread, with a +14.2-point differential. The Knicks are 8-2 in their last 19 games and three four consecutive home wins. Over is 5-3 in their last 8 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 121-106 win over Orlando, as they shot with 51% from the field and saw all of their starters reaching double digits in scoring. Jalen Brunson led New York’s offense with 21 points and 4 assists.
Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 25.2 points, and in assists made with 7.7 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25.1 points and a team-high 13.1 rebounds.
Charlotte Hornets Recent Form and Trends
The Charlotte Hornets have a 6-15 record this season and are sitting on the 13th place of the East. The Hornets are 13-8 against the spread and 8-12-1 in over/under. Charlotte is 1-7 on the road but 5-3 against the spread, with a -8.6-point differential. The Hornets are 1-8 in their last 9 games, but 6-2 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Hornets are coming off a 104-110 loss by Philadelphia, as they shot with 40% from the field and did a very good job on the glass, out-rebounding the Sixers 47-31. Brandon Miller led Charlotte’s offense with a game-high 34 points with 7 triples made.
LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 31.1 points, and in assists made with 6.9, adding 5.4 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Knicks average 118 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. They have the second-best field goal percentage, with 49.7%, and the third-best 3-point percentage, with 39.5%. Defensively, they allow 111.2 points per game (10th).
Offensively, the Hornets average 107.3 points per game, which is just 26th in the NBA. They have the worst field goal percentage in the league, with just 42.5%, while they shoot with 36.3% from beyond the arc (15th). Defensively, the Hornets allow 112 points per game, which is 14th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knicks won 99-98 on the road. The Knicks are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Hornets, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Prediction
In this Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -15 home favorites. I cannot make a case for the Hornets as road dogs, as they have been terrible on the road, with just one win in 8 road games, and have been losing by an average of 8.6 points. On the other hand, the Knicks are doing most of their damage at home, where they have been winning their opponents by 14.2 points. The Hornets stand no chance to cover without Ball, so I’m taking the New York Knicks to get the job done in a dominant fashion at home today.
Nick’s Pick: New York Knicks -15