Knicks Host Hornets as Heavy Favorites After Another Phenomenal Performance From Julius Randle
5. Sunday afternoon is set to be a thrilling matchup with the Knicks hosting the Hornets in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte recently won the In-Season Tournament as three
Game outlook
5. Sunday afternoon is set to be a thrilling matchup with the Knicks hosting the Hornets in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte recently won the In-Season Tournament as three point and a half underdogs on the road, while the Knicks just recently won a heart stopper against the Spurs on national television as nine and a half point favorites. The current line favors the Knicks ten and a half points and the game kicks off at noon at Madison Square Garden.
Game Info
When: Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Madison Square Garden Stadium Hornets vs Knicks Betting Odds Moneyline: Hornets +340 | Knicks -455
Spread: Hornets +10 (-110) | Knicks -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 225.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 82%.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have had an impressive start to the season, led by 6’1 guard Terry Rozier who is averaging 22.0PPG in 8 of the games he has appeared in. LaMelo Ball has continued his strong play with 20.3PPG and 8.6APG and is improving his three-point shot. Gordon Hayward has started every game, and is averaging 18.6PPG. Mark Williams is also improving, averaging 15.4PPG and 9.9RPG. PJ Washington and Brandon Miller have also been starting, with Miller averaging 13.0PPG to begin his career. Despite missing 3 games, and injuries to other players, the Hornets have managed an overall record of 2-5 and are 3-4 against the spread. They currently rank 27th in offense, averaging 116.29, and 23rd in defense, allowing 123.14 points to be scored per game. Charlotte plays fast, ranking 3rd in the league for tempo with 103.0 possessions per game.