Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (6-15) visit the New York Knicks (13-8) on Thursday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 with 99-98 road win on Nov. 29

Charlotte has dropped 8 of its last 9 games including 6 straight after losing 110-104 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday and narrowly failing to cover as a 5-point home underdog. F Brandon Miller scored a game-high 34 points while the Hornets shot 44.2% from the field.

New York has won 3 straight games after beating the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday and covering as a 5-point home favorite. C Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 15 rebounds.

Hornets at Knicks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Knicks -1100 (bet $1100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +14.5 (-115) | Knicks -14.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Knicks key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (calf) out
F Miles Bridges (knee) out
G Tre Mann (disc) out
F Grant Williams (knee) out

Knicks

F Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) questionable
G Cameron Payne (elbow) questionable
C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 119, Hornets 108

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Knicks (-1100) to win on Thursday at home against a struggling Hornets (+675) team.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +14.5 (-115).

While Charlotte has struggled in its last 10 games going 2-8, it is 7-3 ATS in that span. It has covered in 3 of its last 4 games and in back-to-back road games. It fell by 1 point in its first matchup with New York and will cover again against a Knicks team that has failed to cover in 2 of its last 4 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 218.5 (-110).

New York has hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 games including 3 of its last 5. It will carry the load on Thursday. The Knicks have scored 114 or more points in 8 of their last 10 and 118 or more points in 3 of their last 5. They have allowed 106-plus points in 3 of their last 5.

Charlotte has also hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 while scoring 104 points in back-to-back games.

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