The Charlotte Hornets (6-12) will host the New York Knicks (10-8) in a 2024 NBA Cup battle on Friday. The Knicks have lost two of their last three games. On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks beat New York 129-114. As for the Hornets, they've lost three straight matchups. In their previous matchup, the Miami Heat 98-94. LaMelo Ball (calf) and Miles Bridges (knee) are out for Charlotte.
Tipoff from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., is set for noon ET. New York is a 12.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Before locking in any Hornets vs. Knicks picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Knicks vs. Hornets 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Hornets vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Hornets spread: New York -12.5
- Knicks vs. Hornets over/under: 222.5 points
- Knicks vs. Hornets money line: New York -820, Charlotte +564
- CHA: The Hornets are 11-7 against the spread this season
- NYK: The Knicks are 8-9-1 against the spread this season
- Knicks vs. Hornets picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson is the main ball handler in the backcourt. Brunson has the ability to score from all three levels and has impressive court vision. He's 12th in the NBA in points (25.6) and eighth in assists (7.9). Brunson has scored 30-plus in two of the last four games. In his last outing, Brunson had 37 points, seven assists and two steals.
Center Karl-Anthony Towns is a smooth force on the offensive end. Towns spaces the floor due to his reliable jumper and can snatch up boards with ease. The Kentucky product is third in the league in rebounds (12.7) and 10th in points (26.2). Towns has recorded eight straight double-doubles. On Nov. 25 against the Nuggets, he had 30 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and three steals. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Hornets can cover
Charlotte is among the most prolific 3-point shooting teams in the league, ranking second in attempts and third in 3-pointers made. It also attacks the offensive glass to rack up extra possessions, ranking fifth in offensive rebounds. The Hornets also have the spread advantage in this matchup, going 9-4 ATS in non-divisional games, and covering in four of their last five overall, while the Knicks are just 4-5 ATS as away favorites.
Forward Brandon Miller provides Charlotte with an athletic three level scorer. Miller averages 19.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.The Alabama product has scored 20-plus points in five straight games. On Nov. 23 against the Bucks, Miller had 32 points and 11 boards. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Knicks vs. Hornets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks.
So who wins Knicks vs. Hornets on Friday, and which side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Knicks vs. Hornets spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.