Hornets vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 07, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (39-27) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (20-46)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on MSG & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Knicks Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 28-36 against the spread, while the Knicks are 38-26 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+9.5 -105O 226.5 -105+360
New York Knicks -9.5 -115U 226.5 -105-500

Knicks vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 73.9% confidence.

Knicks vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.56 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 49 games (+12.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 60 games (+12.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 84 games (+12.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.80 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 83 games (+28.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 50 of their last 84 games (+23.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 83 games (+23.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 41 games at home (+15.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+15.35 Units / 34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 28-36 (-11.6 Units / -15.99% ROI).

  • 20-46 against the Moneyline (-10 Units / -13.66% ROI)
  • 29-37 against the Over for game total points (-11.7 Units / -16.12% ROI)
  • 37-29 against the Under for game total points (+5.1 Units / 7.02% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 38-26 (+9.45 Units / 13.02% ROI).

  • 39-27 against the Moneyline (+12.75 Units / 12.94% ROI)
  • 35-29 against the Over for game total points (+3.1 Units / 4.27% ROI)
  • 29-35 against the Under for game total points (-9.5 Units / -13.09% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 84 games (-25.20 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.94 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 14 of their last 42 games at home (-23.32 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 76 games (-21.91 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 38 games at home (-18.03 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 10 of their last 44 games (-26.92 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 84 games (-25.85 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 44 games (-23.43 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 84 games (-22.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 62 games (-21.80 Units / -31% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Hornets are 5-24 (.172) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Hornets are 8-23 (.258) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Hornets are 7-14 (.333) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .430

The Hornets are 8-20 (.286) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The New York Knicks are 30-11 (.732) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th-best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 41.3 rebounds per game (2,436 rebounds/59 games) this season — fourth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 11-17 (.393) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Knicks are 23-7 (.767) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .597

The Knicks are 39-65 (.375) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

Injury Report: Knicks vs. HornetsTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 7

  • Jalen Brunson (Knicks): Brunson is questionable for Tuesday’s (Mar. 7) game against Charlotte.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right ankle, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (1,825 assists/ 893 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Hornets have a TS% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets are shooting 32% from three (289/892) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 12.0 points in the paint per game (538 points/45 games) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.9

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (518 points/60 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 17.3 second chance points per game (1,039 points/60 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have averaged 21.9 assists per game (4,693 assists/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Knicks have averaged 16.5 second chance points per game (461 points/28 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.4 steals per game (1,189 steals/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have 1,189 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (692 blocks/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 8.2 steals per game (1,754 steals/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.2 steals per game (373 steals/60 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,450 rebounds/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,896 rebounds/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Knicks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (943 steals/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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