| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 43-38 | 53-28 |
| Spread | -13.5 -105 | +13.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -750 | +525 |
| Total | Over 219.5 (-112) | Under 219.5 (-108) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Charlotte Hornets invade Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their past 13 games overall, but they will be eager to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Pistons in a 118-100 loss on Friday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 27 points and eight assists; Brandon Miller added 22 points on nine of 20 shooting, while Coby White chipped in with 11 points off the bench.
As a team, the Hornets shot just 39 percent from the field and 13 of 47 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Pistons in a closely contested game until the fourth quarter, where they went ice-cold and scored just 10 points to get blown out in the end.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been on fire as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a sixth straight victory after beating up the Raptors in a 112-95 home win on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 29 points on 12 of 18 shooting; Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points with 10 rebounds and five assists, while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 13 points.
As a team, the Knicks shot 55 percent from the field and 8 of 31 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense, as they were always in control after restricting the Raptors to just 36 points in a dominant first half. Josh Hart had a quiet game of just three points on zero of two shooting in 30 minutes of action, while OG Anunoby scored just two points.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 14 Sunday games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Hornets have lost 10 of their last 11 night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a home win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 13 night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last eight Sunday games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Brandon Miller ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.4%) this season.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 14th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (61.7%).
- The Knicks rank T2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.5).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Hornets have ruled out PJ Hall and they are keeping an eye on Coby White, who is questionable, while the Knicks have ruled out Tyler Kolek, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Hornets have opened as massive road favorites here as they will be up against a second-string Knicks outfit and they actually need a win here compared to the Knicks, who are locked into the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The line is hefty, but I do like the Hornets to take advantage and get the easy win on the road in this spot.