The Charlotte Hornets (20-46) battle the New York Knicks (39-27) at Madison Square Garden Tuesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks have won both matchups against Charlotte this season, but they are just 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The total is 1-1 O/U. These teams haven’t played each other since Dec. 9.
Charlotte enters on a 3-game losing skid, having failed to cover all 3. It lost 102-86 to the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, failing to cover as a 6-point road underdog. However, the Hornets are 5-3 ATS and straight up over their last 8 games.
New York has won 9 in a row, most recently beating the Boston Celtics 131-129 in overtime Sunday. It has covered all but one of those games with the lone push as a 6-point home favorite against Utah. The Knicks are 37-26-3 ATS on the season.