The Charlotte Hornets (15-31) welcome the New York Knicks (13-34) to Spectrum Center. The Hornets are 3-point favorites and look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 212 points and it will air on MSG Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Knicks (2-point favorites) defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 110-97, while the Hornets (14.5-point underdogs) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 116-103. The New York game finished 11.5 points under the projected point total of 218.5, while the Charlotte game went 0.5 points under the projected point total of 219.5.
New York dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 24.8) and a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 12.1). Brooklyn was 17.1 and 13.3, respectively, for those same stats. Charlotte, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-30; 83.3 percent). Malik Monk had a solid outing for Charlotte with 31 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Julius Randle played well for New York, contributing 22 points and 15 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Devonte’ Graham led the Hornets to a 103-102 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points. The two teams combined to put up 205 points, which was under the projected point total of 211.5, and Charlotte covered as a 5-point underdog. Charlotte had a better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 10.3). New York, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (18-23; 78.3 percent).
Of the Knicks’ 47 games, 28 have finished under the projected point total. New York holds records of 13-34 straight up (SU) and 24-22-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Hornets games, with an even split between overs and unders. Further, Charlotte is 15-31 SU and 22-22-2 ATS.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for New York in this meeting. The Knicks rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Charlotte ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Knicks vs. Hornets Free Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New York ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (42.9) while Charlotte ranks 26th (51.8).
- The Knicks rank eighth in steals allowed per game (7.0) while the Hornets rank 25th (8.2).
- Charlotte ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while New York ranks 20th (13.9).
- New York ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (24.2) while Charlotte ranks last (27.0).
- The Knicks rank sixth in rebounds per game (46.2) while the Hornets rank 28th (42.5).
- The Hornets rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.7) while the Knicks rank 26th (29.9).
- New York ranks third in second chance points per game (14.8) while Charlotte ranks 21st (12.6).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Charlotte is 3-0 and New York is 5-2.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Knicks are 12-21 and the Hornets are 13-17.
- New York is 12-11 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 8-11-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 12 of the Knicks’ 23 road games, while 12 of the Hornets’ 21 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, New York and Charlotte have both had 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Knicks are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 3-2.
- The Knicks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, New York has been defeated by an average of 7.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 95.2 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
