Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-1217) will host the Hornets (+753) at Madison Square Garden. New York is favored by 15 points, and the over/under is set at 216.5.

Charlotte has lost six straight games and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have won three straight and are fourth in the East.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -15

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-82 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 46.7% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Charlotte Secure a Road Victory?

Charlotte fell to 6-15 on the season after a 110-104 home loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. The Hornets, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 214 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 210.5.

Charlotte got off to a slow start, trailing 32-20 after the 1st quarter. While they edged the 76ers 24-23 in the 2nd quarter and matched them 25-25 in the 3rd, they entered the 4th quarter down 80-69. A strong 4th quarter saw them outscore Philadelphia 35-30, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Brandon Miller knocked down 7 threes, shooting 43.8% from deep, and finished with a team-high 34 points in the Hornets’ 110-104 loss to the 76ers. Nick Richards contributed 22 points on 66.7% shooting, while Cody Martin added 12 points, hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency.

As a team, the Hornets hit 13 threes at a 38.2% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.2%. Miller scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Richards added 10 in the final frame.

Defensively, the Hornets tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 23 and 25 points, but they gave up 32 in the 1st and 30 in the 4th, leading to a 110-104 loss to the 76ers. Charlotte sent Philadelphia to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws.

The Hornets allowed 16 threes at a 40% clip. On the boards, they collected 32 defensive rebounds while giving up 8 offensive boards. Charlotte also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Do the Knicks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

With a 121-106 win over the Magic on Tuesday, the Knicks improved to 13-8 for the season. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 227 points exceeded the O/U line of 215.

New York took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a 14-8 deficit into a 19-14 lead. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Orlando 35-24 in each. The Knicks led 106-75 going into the 4th, but were outscored 31-15 in the final period.

The Knicks shot 50.6% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 42.9% clip in their 121-106 win over the Magic. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 21 points and 4 assists.

Mikal Bridges contributed 19 points, and both OG Anunoby and Miles McBride chipped in 18, with McBride scoring 8 in the 4th quarter. Brunson also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 13 of his 21 points.

The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Magic to 106 points on 43% shooting. They were especially effective in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 24 points in each. New York limited Orlando’s three-point shooting, allowing only 9 threes on 23% shooting.

New York sent Orlando to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Knicks grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards. They also added 6 steals and 4 blocks in the win.