The New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets will meet again at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina after the two mixed it up in New York last night where overtime was required to declare a winner. The Knicks came out on top with the 113-111 win against the Hornets at Madison Square Garden but now they must go to The Hive. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM and is set to be televised regionally on MSG. A live stream is also available on NBA TV.
New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets Overview
The Knicks are currently riding a winning streak where they have won their last three games in a row. The last New York loss came at Washington. Over the span of this run, the Knicks have taken down Atlanta and Portland, showing signs of encouragement for the much maligned organization.
The Hornets have now extended their losing streak to four and most recently they were defeated in the Queen City by the visiting San Antonio Spurs by a score of 119-114 in the contest preceding last night’s affair with the Knickerbockers.
Knicks at Hornets Key Betting Trends
- On the year both these teams are performing at parallel levels.
- The Knicks have improved to 8-7 straight up while owning an 8-6-1 record against the spread.
- The Charlotte Hornets sport identical numbers as they are 8-7 SU while posting an 8-6-1 mark against the spread, respectively.
Public Money Consensus
85% of the consensus are taking the Knicks with the points as opposed to the Hornets who enter as a significant home favorite. As a result of early action on New York, the Knicks are now taking back less points than when they opened as a six-point road pooch. The Over/Under is currently resting at 207.5 with 86% of the consensus liking the Under. A 1.5 point line move from an opening number of 209 mirrors the current trend in this market.
