The Hornets (5-5) look to improve their win streak to four games on Monday as they host the Knicks (5-5), who enter on the second night of a back-to-back, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
After falling to the Nuggets at home on Monday, New York travels to Charlotte for the first meeting between the two sides this season. The Knicks have been led by a breakout season from Julius Randle, who is averaging 23.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 37.8 minutes per game.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Hornets -4.5
- Moneyline: Hornets -185 / Mavs +150
- Over-under: 212.5
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Advice and prediction
After a rocky stretch to the season, the Hornets appear to have turned a corner and are on the right track, led by LaMelo Ball. After falling to 2-5 with back-to-back losses in Philadelphia, Charlotte has leveled its record at .500 with Ball averaging 17.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 8.3 assists in that three-game span.
The Knicks are the easiest opponent the Hornets will face since the Sixers, particularly with New York having traveled to Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back. Because of that, Charlotte -4.5 is the play here.
Prediction: Charlotte 104, New York 94
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