| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-6 | 4-14 |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The New York Knicks invade the Spectrum Center to battle the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. 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 Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after running past the lowly Nets in a 113-100 road win on Monday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 37 points and 12 rebounds on 14 of 20 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 27 points on 10 of 19 shooting while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they worked hard just to take a narrow lead into halftime. Before they took control with 38 points in the third quarter to extend the lead to 19 points at one stage.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have really struggled to get anything going this season and they are now on a six-game losing streak after falling just short to the Hawks in a 113-110 road defeat on Sunday. Kon Knueppel drained seven 3-pointers to lead the team with 28 points on nine of 17 shooting, Collin Sexton added 22 points on eight of 16 shooting while Miles Bridges chipped in with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line as they took their best shots from the Hawks in a tight game. They looked comfortable with a lead late in the fourth quarter, before the Hawks closed the final 2:14 on a 6-0 run to snatch the game away.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have won 11 of their last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hornets have lost 13 of their last 14 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 11 of their last 12 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Knicks’ last six games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the last five games between the Knicks and Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Kon Knueppel ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Miles Bridges ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.2%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges has recorded five games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Jalen Brunson has scored 25+ points in five consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.9).
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Knicks are still missing a couple of players with OG Anunoby and Landry Shamet both out, while the Hornets have ruled out Pat Connaughton, Josh Green and Grant Williams. The Knicks have been building nicely over the past couple weeks, they are relatively healthy, and they will be eager to keep it going after a big win in their last outing. In contrast, the Hornets have continued their downward spiral this season and are now losers of six straight after losing to the Hawks on Sunday despite a big game from Knueppel, who has been a bright spot for the Hornets.
The Hornets were a little unlucky not to get the job done in their last game, but I still can’t back them against the Knicks unless we were getting more points. With the line reasonably short, I will stick with the Knicks to get the win and cover on the road.