The New York Knicks (4-4) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (3-5) to Madison Square Garden Sunday with tip set for noon ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Hornets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Knicks won 2 of 3 last season
The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-105 Wednesday, covering as a 9-point home favorite. They have covered 2 in a row and are 4-2-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 2-6 O/U. G Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.5 points per game to lead the Knicks, who are 2-1-1 ATS at home.
The Hornets are 4-4 ATS and coming off a 124-117 win over the Washington Wizards Friday, 2 days after losing by 16 to the Wizards 132-116. They covered as a 3-point road underdog Friday. Charlotte is 2-2 straight up on the road and 3-1 ATS. It is 6-2 O/U on the season. G LaMelo Ball leads the team in scoring at 20.3 points and in assists with 8.6 per game.