Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The New York Knicks (4-4) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (3-5) to Madison Square Garden Sunday with tip set for noon ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Hornets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Knicks won 2 of 3 last season

The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-105 Wednesday, covering as a 9-point home favorite. They have covered 2 in a row and are 4-2-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 2-6 O/U. G Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.5 points per game to lead the Knicks, who are 2-1-1 ATS at home.

The Hornets are 4-4 ATS and coming off a 124-117 win over the Washington Wizards Friday, 2 days after losing by 16 to the Wizards 132-116. They covered as a 3-point road underdog Friday. Charlotte is 2-2 straight up on the road and 3-1 ATS. It is 6-2 O/U on the season. G LaMelo Ball leads the team in scoring at 20.3 points and in assists with 8.6 per game.

Hornets at Knicks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Knicks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +9.5 (-110) | Knicks -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Hornets at Knicks key injuries

Hornets

F Gordon Hayward (hamstring) probable
G Terry Rozier (groin) out

Knicks

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 117, Hornets 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The Knicks are 2-2 at home and have only lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, both title-contending teams. The Hornets aren't at that level and are justified as underdog.

Avoid a moneyline play given the lack of value here.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +9.5 (-110).

The Hornets are riding high off a 7-point road win and have played well away from the Spectrum Center this season. They are 3-1 ATS on the road and covered their only road spread over 5, a 124-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 5 as a 11.5-point underdog.

The Knicks haven't played up to par this season and are just 4-4. They have just 3 double-digit wins in their 8 games. New York's strength is in its efficiency on the offensive glass, ranking 2nd in offensive rebounding rate. C Mark Williams has erupted as a solid rebounding option and should neutralize the Knicks frontcourt.

Given that and the trend of both teams, back HORNETS +9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 226.5 (-112).

The Knicks rank 2nd in offensive rebounding rate, and the Hornets rank 4th in pace. This game should be played at a high tempo with plenty of 2nd-chance opportunities. While the Knicks are 2-6 O/U, they have scored 110-plus points in 2 straight games and put up 126 on the Spurs Wednesday.

The Hornets have gone Over in 6 straight games and have scored at least 115 points in every game, allowing 120 or more in all 6 as well. They should speed up the Knicks.

Back OVER 226.5 (-112).

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