Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds: Back New York in a Track Meet

Julius Randle and the Knicks have a road challenge against the Hornets tonight.
Julius Randle and the Knicks have a road challenge against the Hornets tonight. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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After a blistering start to the season, the New York Knicks have cooled off. The Knicks are now 7-5 and are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. This year’s version of the Knicks is much different than the defensive-minded one we saw last season. This one is powered by offense and will need every point against the young Charlotte Hornets.

The Hornets also started the season off on fire, but have struggled as of late. The Hornets are only a game under .500, but are 3-7 in their last 10 games. Can they get back on track tonight against the Knicks?

Here are the odds via WynnBET.

Knicks vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

  • Knicks: -1.5 (-110)
  • Hornets: +1.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Knicks: -125
  • Hornets: +105

Total:

  • 224.0 (Over: -110/Under: -110)

Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick

For some strange reason, the Knicks are finding most of their success on the road. New York is 5-1 away from Madison Square Garden and just 2-4 at home. With that in mind, I’ll take the Knicks to go into Charlotte and take advantage of a soft Hornets defense. 

New York already is top 5 in offensive rating. It should be able to compete in the track meet style games Charlotte is regularly in. The Hornets are also in the top 10 in offensive rating. I'm taking the Knicks to win the game, but the OVER is an interesting play as well.

Pick: Knicks -125 ML

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Both teams are in the upper half of the league in three-pointers attempted per game, so there will be plenty shots coming in from downtown -- making this as close to a sure thing as possible.