New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26
The New York Knicks travel to the Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets. The game is set for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSS.
The Knicks have a record of 10-6 and stand 5th in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Hornets are struggling with a 4-13 record, placing them 12th in the same conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings as the season unfolds.
Knicks vs Hornets Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Betting Odds: Knicks Spread -6.5 (-112), Hornets Spread +6.5 (-109), Knicks MoneyLine -267, Hornets MoneyLine +220, Over/Under 238
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks have been strong on offense this season. They average 120.3 points per game, which ranks them 7th in the league. Their field goal attempts per game stand at 92.3, putting them at 4th. They also make 15.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 3rd. Their effective field goal percentage is 55.0, holding the 14th spot.
Karl-Anthony Towns is a key player for the Knicks. He averages 22.6 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. In their recent win against the Brooklyn Nets, he scored 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Jalen Brunson is another standout, scoring 28.3 points per game and leading with 6.5 assists.
The Knicks’ defense allows 115.1 points per game, ranking them 14th. They limit opponents to 86 field goal attempts per game, which is 3rd best in the league. However, they struggle against three-point shots, allowing 15.2 per game, placing them 28th. The team will look to tighten up their defense as they face the Charlotte Hornets next.
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been struggling in recent games. They lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 113-110, despite Kon Knueppel scoring 28 points. In their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Hornets scored 116 points but fell short by 15 points, with Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball contributing on the scoreboard.
Offensively, the Hornets rank 20th in points per game, averaging 116.2 points. They are making 14.2 three-pointers per game, which ranks them 8th in the league. Their free throw percentage is strong at 82.9%, putting them in 4th place overall.
On defense, the Hornets allow 120.4 points per game, ranking 23rd. They lead the league in steals per game with 6.7 but struggle with field goal percentage allowed at 50.1%. Injuries are also impacting the team, with key players like Pat Connaughton and Grant Williams out of action.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points against the Hornets. The Knicks score 120.3 points per game and allow 115.1 points per game. The Hornets score 116.2 points per game and allow 120.4 points per game. Considering these stats, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Knicks 122, Hornets 115.
The over/under is set at 238 points. The Knicks and Hornets both have high-scoring offenses and allow a lot of points. The Knicks and Hornets’ combined average points per game is 236.5. Given the defensive stats of both teams, the total points should go over 238. The projected total is 237 points.