New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 3/26/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New York Knicks pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Thursday 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 on a tear lately as they’ve won 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for an eighth straight victory after sneaking past the Pelicans in a 121-116 home win on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 32 points and seven assists on 11 of 19 shooting; OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 21 points, while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 14 points and seven assists.

As a team, the Knicks shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 33 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 42 points in the first quarter to take an early 14-point lead, but they squandered that lead and needed a pivotal 21-12 run to reclaim control of the contest and escape with the narrow win at home. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been on fire as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall and they will be eager to build on their four-game win streak after making light work of the Kings in a 134-90 win on Tuesday. Coby White led the team with 27 points in just 18 minutes off the bench; LaMelo Ball added 20 points with six rebounds and eight assists, while Moussa Diabate chipped in with 17 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

As a team, the Hornets shot 51 percent from the field and a sizzling 26 of 55 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 38 points in the second quarter to take a 25-point lead into halftime and they just didn’t take their foot off the gas until the final buzzer to secure the blowout win at home. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The home team has won each of the Hornets’ last five games.
• The Knicks have lost 16 of their last 18 games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games following a home win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have lost six of their last seven night games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against the Hornets.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Knicks’ last four games at Spectrum Center has gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 6th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
• Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.1%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded 13+ rebounds in three consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.8).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (53.5).
• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (58.9%).

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Knicks are still missing Landry Shamet and Miles McBride, while the Hornets have ruled out Tidjane Salaun, with Pat Connaughton listed as questionable. These teams have already clashed twice this season, with the Knicks winning both meetings by double digits, but the last meeting was back in December and a lot has changed since then.

The Knicks have been in a nice groove and they should be full of confidence after winning their seventh straight win on Tuesday, but the Hornets have been the surprise team of the league for a while now and I think they can get some revenge in this spot. I get why the Knicks are slight favorites on the road, but the Hornets sprung to life in early January and they’ve been on fire ever since, so I am looking at the Hornets to get the win in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Charlotte +1