The Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks will meet for a second fixture this term. New York won the first Hornets VS Knicks matchup 99-98 in NBA Cup Group Play.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Charlotte Hornets VS New York Knicks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden.
- When: Friday, December 6th, 2024.
- Time: 01:30.
- Teams to play: Hornets and Knicks.
- NBA Expert Picks: SPREAD -14.5.
Odds by 1XBet.
Betting On The Charlotte Hornets
- 1XBet Spread: +14.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 8.9
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 216.5
The Charlotte Hornets extended their skid to six after losing 110-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. They were down by 19 points in this match but fought back to tie the match at 102 with 44 seconds left. The Hornets scored only two points for the rest of the match while Philadelphia scored on every possession.
This season Charlotte is scoring 107.3 PPG on 42.5% shooting from the field and 36.3% from three. The Hornets are third in the league in three-pointers made per match but rank 28th in assist/turnover ratio. They conceded 112 PPG and permitted opponents to shoot 46/7% from the field and 35.7% from three. Overall, The Hornets are 26th in the NBA in offensive rating and 21st in defensive rating.
Betting On The New York Knicks
- 1XBet Spread: -14.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.097
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 216.5
The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic were tied for first position in the NBA Cup standings before their match on Tuesday, and the Knicks took that position with a 121-106 win over Orlando. New York was on fire and entered the half with a 20-point lead; the Knicks led by as much as 37 points in this match.
New York scores 118 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field and 39.7% from three. The Knicks are third in the NBA in field goals made per game and assists/turnover ratio. New York is conceding 111.2 PPG and permitting opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field and 36.1% from three. Overall, the Knicks are second in the league in offensive rating and 17th in defensive rating.
MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte Hornets VS New York Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets don’t have players to keep this match close, especially on the road. Experts predict that the New York Knicks will dominate the game from tipoff. All five of the Knicks starters will deliver double figures again and New York will cover the spread.
Final Prediction: New York Knicks Spread.