The New York Knicks (10-38) and the Charlotte Hornets (23-25) square off at Spectrum Center. The Knicks are 10.5-point underdogs and will attempt to snap their nine-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Knicks (8.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 106-97, while the Hornets (11-point underdogs) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-99. The New York game went 18 points under the projected point total of 221, while the Charlotte game finished 23 points under the projected point total of 230.
New York had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 13.2) while Charlotte held Milwaukee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 20.9). Nicolas Batum was a key piece for Charlotte with 19 points and six rebounds. New York, meanwhile, was lifted by Tim Hardaway Jr., who put up 22 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Knicks evened the season series at one with a 126-124 win in their most recent game. Emmanuel Mudiay scored a game-high 34 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of New York’s biggest advantages. They made 31 trips to the line, while Charlotte went just 10 times. New York covered as a 10-point underdog and the two teams combined to score 250 points, which was well over the projected point total of 224.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Knicks games, with 24 overs compared to 23 unders. New York holds records of 10-38 straight up (SU) and 22-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with New York, just over half of Hornets games have finished over the total. Further, Charlotte is 23-25 SU and 25-23 ATS.
There’s a decent chance that New York struggles to create turnovers. Charlotte ranks first in the NBA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.0 percent), while New York forces the 15th-most turnovers (13.5 percent).
Knicks at Hornets Free Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charlotte ranks 17th in assists per game (23.7) while New York ranks last (19.8).
- The Hornets rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.3) while the Knicks rank 12th (16.7).
- Charlotte averages 44.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the league. New York ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (48.2).
- Charlotte ranks 19th in blocks per game (5.0) while New York ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- The Hornets rank 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.1) while the Knicks rank 29th (52.7).
- The Knicks rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.4) while the Hornets rank 28th (33.6).
- Charlotte ranks 13th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3) while New York ranks 25th (14.4).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Charlotte is 8-0 and New York is 2-0.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Knicks are 10-27 and the Hornets are 22-19.
- New York is 14-13 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 14-10 ATS at home.
- The Knicks have 15 overs and 12 unders in 27 road games.
- The Hornets have 12 overs and 12 unders in 24 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Charlotte has 3 unders and 2 overs, while New York has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 0.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 103.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
