The New York Knicks (10-8) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (6-12) on Friday, November 29th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on NBA. Both the Knicks and Hornets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 ET.

Knicks vs Hornets

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks fell to 10-8 on the season after a 129-114 road loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. New York, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 243.5 exceeded the over/under line of 232.5 by 10.5 points.

New York got off to a slow start, trailing 28-15 after the 1st quarter and 60-38 at halftime. Despite outscoring Dallas 76-69 in the 2nd half, including a 43-39 edge in the 4th quarter, the Knicks couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Charlotte’s season record dropped to 6-12 after a 98-94 loss to the Heat on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Hornets were +4.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the four-point loss. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.

After an even 1st quarter (26-26), Charlotte struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, getting outscored 49-32. They mounted a comeback in the 4th, outscoring Miami 36-23, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

Jalen Brunson’s 37-point effort wasn’t enough for the Knicks in their 129-114 loss to the Mavericks, as he shot 66.7% from the field and added 7 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges chipped in 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip.

As a team, the Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at 24.1%, while shooting 46.5% overall. Brunson scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Towns added 11 in the 3rd.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

In their 98-94 loss to the Heat, the Hornets struggled from the field, shooting just 37.8%. Despite their overall shooting woes, they connected on 17 threes, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

LaMelo Ball led the way with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, making 7 threes at a 35% clip. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter. Brandon Miller added 21 points, hitting 5 threes, while Tidjane Salaün contributed 17 points, including 6 in the final period.

Knicks Team Defense

The Knicks struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 129 points on 56% shooting. New York allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd before a 39-point 4th quarter sealed their fate.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks gave up 17 threes on 51% shooting. They sent the Mavericks to the line 21 times, where Dallas hit 16 free throws. New York finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The Knicks struggled defensively, giving up 129 points to the Mavericks, including a 39-point 4th quarter. New York allowed Dallas to shoot 56% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 17 threes at a 51% clip. The Knicks also sent Dallas to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. New York finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Knicks vs Hornets Trends

• Across the Knicks last three road games, the team averaged 121 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
• Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. New York posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Knicks vs Hornets Prediction

Our bet is on the Knicks for a win, and we project the score to be 125-59. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Knicks with the spread at -12.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222.5 and given that our model is projecting 184 points between the teams, we like the under.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.