New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 09, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (12-13) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (7-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Hornets Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 11-12 against the spread, while the Hornets are 12-12 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-3.5 -110O 224.5 -110-150
Charlotte Hornets +3.5 -110U 224.5 -110+125

Hornets vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 59.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

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


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 50 of their last 80 games (+18.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 78 games (+16.77 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 52 games (+15.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 22 away games (+14.90 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 23 of their last 33 away games (+11.92 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+14.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 72 games (+14.04 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games at home (+13.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+13.42 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 11-12 (-2.15 Units / -7.83% ROI).

  • 12-13 against the Moneyline (-1.95 Units / -5.23% ROI)
  • 11-13 against the Over for game total points (-3.3 Units / -12% ROI)
  • 13-11 against the Under for game total points (+0.9 Units / 3.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 12-12 (-1.2 Units / -4.37% ROI).

  • 7-18 against the Moneyline (-4.55 Units / -17.11% ROI)
  • 13-12 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI)
  • 12-13 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 72 games (-26.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-24.63 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 80 games (-22.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 61 games (-20.97 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-18.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.90 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.05 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 54 games (-14.82 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 71 games (-14.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 53 games (-13.11 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

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

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Injury Report: Hornets vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Dec. 9

  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is dealing with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. No timetable has been announced for when he might return to action.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is dealing with a shoulder fracture and is out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams is OUT for Friday’s (Dec 9) game against New York.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. has not played since Nov. 23 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Obi Toppin (Knicks): Toppin is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Ryan Arcidiacono (Knicks): Arcidiacono is out for Friday’s (Dec. 9) game against Charlotte.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1


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