New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

At 12:00 ET, the Hornets will host the Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks (-727) are currently favored by 12.5 points over the Hornets (+514), while the over/under line is set at 222.5.

Charlotte is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 10-8 and 4th in the East.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -12.5

This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 12:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-59 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Knicks Come Through as Road Favorites?

The Knicks fell to 10-8 on the season after a 129-114 road loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. New York entered the game as -4.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 243 exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 10.5 points.

New York got off to a slow start, trailing 28-15 after the 1st quarter and 60-38 at halftime. They outscored Dallas 76-69 in the 2nd half, including a 43-point 4th quarter, but couldn’t overcome the deficit.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 37 points and 7 assists in their 129-114 loss to the Mavericks, shooting 66.7% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges contributed 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% rate.

The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes on 24.1% shooting. Overall, they shot 46.5% from the field. Brunson scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Towns added 11 in the 3rd.

The Knicks struggled defensively, giving up 129 points to the Mavericks on Wednesday. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, 30 in the 3rd, and 39 in the 4th.

Dallas shot 56% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 51% clip. The Knicks sent the Mavericks to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. New York finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Can Charlotte Pull Off a Home Win?

The Hornets fell to 6-12 on the season after a 98-94 loss to the Heat on Wednesday. Charlotte was a +4.5 point underdog at home and managed to cover the spread, losing by just four points. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.

After a 26-26 tie in the 1st quarter, Charlotte struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, scoring only 13 and 19 points while allowing 24 and 25 points, respectively. They entered the 4th quarter down 75-58 but made a strong push, outscoring Miami 36-23 in the final period.

In their 98-94 loss to the Heat, the Hornets shot just 37.8% from the field, but connected on 17 threes at a 33.3% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 7 made threes, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting 31.4% overall.

Brandon Miller added 21 points, hitting 5 threes, while Tidjane Salaün chipped in 17 points, making 3 threes on 42.9% shooting. Ball scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, with Miller adding 8 and Salaün contributing 6 in the final period.

Even with a strong defensive performance, the Hornets couldn’t secure the win, allowing 98 points to the Heat. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up, allowing 24 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and just 23 in the 4th.

Charlotte held Miami to 14 threes on 37% shooting and sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 18. The Hornets grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, allowing only 4 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 5 blocks.