Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in a in-season tournament matchup. The Knicks hold the all-time regular season series advantage and have taken the two
Game outlook
The Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in a in-season tournament matchup. The Knicks hold the all-time regular season series advantage and have taken the two previous matchups this season. However, both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. New York remains the favorite, opening up with a 12-point spread line, yet the line has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hornets +450 | Knicks -625
Spread: Hornets +12 (-110) | Knicks -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 222 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 86%.
Charlotte Hornets
Injured players Cody Martin (knee), Frank Ntilkina (leg), James Bouknight (knee), Richards (concussion) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) are questionable leading up to the next match. The Charlotte Hornets entered Monday with a 5-10 record and fourth in the Southeast Division, standing six games behind the top Orlando Magic. Despite a strong performance that saw a 53% from the field, including 13 of 30 from three-point range, and a double-double from Miles Bridges (23 points, 10 rebounds), Charlotte dropped the match to Orlando. Offensively, the Hornets are ranked 14th in the league with an average of 113.93 points per game, shooting 47.06% from the field and 34.95% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Charlotte ranks 27th in the league with an average of 121.64 points allowed per game and 48.93% from the field. A number of players are questionable leading up to the next match due to various injuries.