The Hornets are gearing up to take on the New York Knicks on Monday, Jan 29. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSSE. New York comes into this game as an 8.5-point favorite with the total set at 223. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s dive into the Hornets vs. Knicks player props and predictions below.
Hornets vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Knicks -8.5
- Total 223
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Can the Knicks Pull Off a Win at Charlotte?
Looking at today’s game, the Knicks are hoping to add to their six game winning streak and currently have a 29-17 record overall. When playing on the road, the Knicks are 13-12 this season compared to 16-5 at home.
In their last game, the Knicks’ offense had a solid performance with 125 points vs. the Heat. As a team, they shot 51.7% from the field and went 18/26 from the free-throw line. Leading the way for the Knicks in scoring was Jalen Brunson, who had 32 points. OG Anunoby also chipped in with 19 points.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.8. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 101 points per contest.
One area where New York has been particularly effective is at the free-throw line, as they are 4th in made free throws allowed per game.
For the season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average 76.1% of the time vs. the Knicks. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 52.2% of the time.
Will Charlotte Make it Happen at Home?
As they prepare to face the Knicks, the Hornets have gone 10-34 this season. In their 44 games, the Hornets are 7-20 against other Eastern Conference teams and 3-14 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Hornets put up 122 points on the Jazz. Shooting 51.1% from the field, Charlotte went 15/21 from the free-throw line. In the game, P.J. Washington led the Hornets with 43 points, and Nick Richards added 26 points.
When it comes to defense, the Hornets have struggled this season, allowing 120.5 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. At home, they are giving up 119.8 points per game, which is 24th in the league.
Over their last five games, opponents have scored 121.4 points per game against Charlotte. During that stretch, opposing teams have shot 51.4% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc.
On the season, opponents have made 59.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Hornets, which is 26th in the NBA. In terms of overall field goal percentage allowed, Charlotte is 29th at 50.3%.
Hornets vs. Knicks Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is LaMelo Ball and his points prop of 24.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our model predicts that LaMelo Ball will finish with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 8. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: LaMelo Ball Under 24.5 Points (-115)
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Hornets vs. Knicks Predictions
We’re backing the Knicks for a victory, with the projected score at 118-104. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Knicks at -8.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223 and our model has the Knicks and Hornets finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Knicks -8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook