The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) will travel to Madison Square Garden to go head-to-head against the New York Knicks (3-9). The Knicks opened as 4-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 212.5 points and it will air on MSG Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Knicks (7.5-point underdogs) defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-103, while the Hornets (2.5-point favorite) beat the Detroit Pistons 109-106. The New York game went 5.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5, while the Charlotte game went 7 points under the projected point total of 222.
The Hornets had a solid turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 15.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 22.2). Meanwhile, New York’s 31.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Dallas, who had a mark of 24.0. The Knicks’ mark was above their season average of 25.5. New York’s Julius Randle led the way, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds. Devonte’ Graham, meanwhile played a key role for Charlotte with 18 points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
The Hornets took this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Charlotte won 101-92. Charlotte out-rebounded New York. The Hornets had 13 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the Knicks had eight and 46, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Just over half of the Hornets’ games have finished over the O/U total. Charlotte comes into the contest with records of 5-7 straight up (SU) and 6-5 against the spread (ATS).
Knicks games tend to finish under the projected point total (75.0 percent). Additionally, New York is 3-9 SU and 6-6 ATS.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the league’s slowest-paced teams face off. New York currently ranks 28th in possessions per game (101.3) and Charlotte is 21st (102.9).
Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks rank 22nd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Hornets rank 26th (3.7).
- New York ranks ninth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.7) while Charlotte ranks last (55.2).
- The Knicks rank first in second chance points per game (16.5) while the Hornets rank 17th (12.9).
- Charlotte ranks fourth in points off turnovers (20.3 per game) while New York ranks 16th in points off turnovers allowed (18.3 per game).
- Charlotte ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (34.1) while New York ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (34.2).
- The Knicks rank ninth in assists allowed per game (22.8) while the Hornets rank 28th (27.0).
- The Hornets average 14.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Knicks rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.5).
- New York averages 46.5 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (45.6).
- New York ranks seventh in steals per game (8.6) while Charlotte ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Charlotte is 1-0 and New York is 1-1.
- The Hornets are 4-4 when they score more than 100 points, while the Knicks are 3-5.
- New York is 2-3 ATS at home, while Charlotte is 4-1 ATS on the road.
- In 5 road games, the Hornets have 3 overs and 2 unders.
- All 5 of the Knicks’ home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Charlotte and New York are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Hornets have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Knicks have 3 unders and 2 overs
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 100.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
