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Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction NBA Picks 12/5/24
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New York Knicks (13-8) vs Charlotte Hornets (6-15)
December 5, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Knicks -15.5 — Over/Under: 218
The Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks duke it out at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Pick.
Charlotte HornetsÂ
The Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a six-game losing streak after getting beaten by the 76ers in a 110-104 loss on Tuesday. Brandon Miller led the team with 34 points on 12 of 25 shooting, Nick Richards added 22 points with 14 rebounds, while Cody Martin chipped in with 12 points off the bench. As a team, the Hornets shot just 44 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they suffered another slow start and had to claw their way back from an early 19-point deficit, only to get stung at the end with the 76ers closing the game on an 11-4 run in the final 1:19 to snatch the game away. The Hornets will take on the Cavs after this one.
New York KnicksÂ
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the red-hot Magic in a 121-106 home win on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 21 points, Mikal Bridges scored 19 points with five assists while Josh Hart chipped in with a triple-double of 11 points with 13 rebounds and 10 assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 35 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Magic from the start and poured in 35 points in each of the first three quarters before they took their foot off in the fourth quarter to rest Brunson early. The Knicks will play against the Raptors following this game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 21 of their last 23 games at Madison Square Garden against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the Knicks’ last six games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last five night games against Southeast Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Hornets’ last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Hornets are still slightly shorthanded with Grant Williams still out, while the Knicks are still keeping an eye on Cameron Payne and Precious Achiuwa who are both questionable. The Hornets haven’t been able to get anything going all season, but to their credit, they were competitive in their last game despite playing without LaMelo Ball who remains out indefinitely. The Knicks are heavily favored by the bookies in this one, but I think they make mincemeat of this line as the Hornets just don’t have the firepower to keep this one close.
