Match Analysis: Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-27
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Spectrum Center
Game Overview
The upcoming NBA regular season game between Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks at Spectrum Center is expected to be competitive given their historical rivalry and recent performance trends. The Knicks are favored by bookmakers with a strong moneyline and spread advantage, reflecting their overall better recent form and historical success in head-to-head matches.
Key Factors to Consider
- Charlotte Hornets have had a mixed recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 games with an average of about 98.6 points per match but allowing a higher opponent scoring average at 120.8 PPG. Conversely, the New York Knicks have also won 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 111.0 PPG on average while allowing 112.6, indicating stronger offense but a similarly vulnerable defense.
- Historically, the New York Knicks lead with 70 wins against Charlotte Hornets' 58 in 128 regular season meetings. In recent close matchups, Knicks hold a slight edge with 4 wins to Hornetsβ 2 in the last six encounters, including a significant 115-98 win on March 20, 2025. Overall H2H stats show the Knicks slightly outperform the Hornets in terms of win percentage and points per game.
- No current publicly available detailed injury data specific to this match to assess impact. This factor should be monitored closer to game time for potential changes.
- Game is held at Spectrum Center giving Charlotte Hornets the home advantage. However, betting odds reflect stronger confidence in Knicks possibly due to squad depth, travel form, or strategic matchups.
- Both teams have similar recent momentum with 3 wins in their last 5 games, suggesting competitive motivation. The Knicksβ recent dominance in head-to-head meetings could provide psychological confidence, while the Hornets will aim to capitalize on home court to reverse recent trends.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Charlotte Hornets: +205, New York Knicks: -250 | New York Knicks moneyline win | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | Charlotte Hornets: 6.5 -106, New York Knicks: -6.5 -114 | New York Knicks -6.5 spread cover | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over: 238.5 -110, Under: 238.5 -110 | Over 238.5 points | β β β ββ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York Knicks -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 238.5 5% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 238.5 at 5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Knicks to win the match by covering the spread. The game is expected to be moderately high scoring but close, with the Knicks' offensive edge likely deciding the outcome.
Predicted Score: New York Knicks 122 – 114 Charlotte Hornets