Knicks vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -7.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | MSG

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

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Hornets Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 26-18 against the spread, while the Hornets are 16-28 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-9.5 -110O 221.5 -110-450
Charlotte Hornets +9.5 -110U 221.5 -110+333

Hornets vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 75.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Knicks and Hornets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Hornets vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 86 games (+17.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games (+16.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 50 of their last 85 games (+14.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 87 games (+13.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 39 games at home (+17.85 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 68 games (+14.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 75 games (+12.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 51 games (+11.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 26-18 (+6.25 Units / 12.38% ROI).

  • 29-17 against the Moneyline (+8.55 Units / 8.2% ROI)
  • 20-26 against the Over for game total points (-8.6 Units / -17% ROI)
  • 26-20 against the Under for game total points (+4 Units / 7.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 16-28 (-14.75 Units / -30.54% ROI).

  • 10-34 against the Moneyline (-6.1 Units / -13.1% ROI)
  • 23-21 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.21% ROI)
  • 21-23 against the Under for game total points (-4.3 Units / -8.88% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 50 games (-27.35 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-23.40 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 74 games (-23.35 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 63 games (-21.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-22.85 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 57 games (-21.75 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 88 games (-21.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 65 games (-19.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 73 games (-15.20 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Knicks are winless (0-11) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .257

The Knicks are 15-3 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 28-17 (.622) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .492

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

The Hornets are 2-7 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Hornets are 3-18 (.143) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .421

The Hornets are 17-29 (.370) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Hornets are 5-13 (.278) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

Injury Report: Hornets vs. KnicksMonday‘s Game, Jan. 29

  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • DaQuan Jeffries (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.7 second chance points per game (400 points/46 games) in the first half this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 24.0 assists per game (1,106 assists/46 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.6

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,077 points/128 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (677 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 44% from three (91/206) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,496/5,504) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets are shooting 33% from three (659/2,009) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.8 blocks per game (177 blocks/46 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (4,645 rebounds/128 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 6.5 steals per game (403 steals/62 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,436 rebounds/44 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (351/807) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,351 rebounds/126 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (289 steals/44 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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