Charlotte Hornets (6-12) vs New York Knicks (10-8)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +12.5 --- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New York Knicks travel to the Spectrum Center to battle the Charlotte Hornets on Friday afternoon. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been in fine form as they've won five of their last seven games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after getting trampled by the shorthanded Mavericks in a 129-114 road defeat on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 37 points and seven assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points with 14 rebounds and four assists while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 20 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 46 percent from the field and seven of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were always playing from behind after getting outscored by 60-38 in the first half. OG Anunoby had a night to forget as he shot just three of 15 from the field to finish with just eight points. The Knicks will meet the Pelicans after this game.
Charlotte Hornets
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after falling just short to the Heat in a 98-94 loss on Wednesday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Brandon Miller added 21 points while Tidjane Salaun chipped in with 17 points, but no other player scored more than six points. As a team, the Hornets shot just 37 percent from the field and 17 of 51 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to claw their way back from a 20-point deficit, only to allow the Heat to score the final six points and steal the game from them.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven Friday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last four road games against Southeast Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Hornets' last five home day games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Tidjane Salaun ranks 11th amongst qualified rookies for rebounds per game (3.8) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Cameron Payne ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.0) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 8th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Hornets rank 29th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.8%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.3%).
- The Knicks rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.8).
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Knicks are still missing Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa, while the Hornets are still without Grant Williams. The Knicks were on a nice run before they got stopped in their tracks by the Mavericks in a tough loss on Wednesday, but I think they can get back on track against this slumping Hornets team. The line is hefty, but Ball is the only consistent offense for the Hornets, so I think this Knicks team can win comfortably if they keep him in check.
Peter’s Pick New York -12.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
