The New York Knicks (13-8) host the Charlotte Hornets (6-15) after winning five straight home games. The Knicks are heavy favorites by 14.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

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Knicks vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: MSG and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: New York City, New York
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Knicks vs. Hornets Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Knicks 118 – Hornets 106

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Spread & Total Prediction for Knicks vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 14.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Knicks (-12.5)
• Pick OU:

  Over (217.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 224.2

• The Knicks have been less successful against the spread than the Hornets this season, sporting an ATS record of 11-10-0, as opposed to the 12-9-0 mark of the Hornets.
• When it comes to exceeding the point total in 2024-25, Charlotte and its opponents aren’t as successful (38.1% of the time) as New York and its opponents (57.1%).
• The Knicks have a .632 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (12-7) this season while the Hornets have a .250 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (5-15).

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Knicks Performance Insights

• The Knicks are sixth in the NBA with 118 points per game this year. At the other end, they rank 10th with 111.2 points allowed per game.
• New York is pulling down 42.6 rebounds per game this year (23rd-ranked in NBA), and it has given up just 39.8 rebounds per contest (best).
• The Knicks are averaging 27.9 assists per game, which ranks them ninth in the NBA in 2024-25.
• New York ranks fourth-best in the NBA with 11.9 turnovers per game. On the other hand, it ranks fourth-worst in the league with 12.2 forced turnovers per contest.
• The Knicks are draining 14.3 three-pointers per game this season (11th-ranked in NBA), and they own a 39.5% three-point percentage (second-best).

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Hornets Performance Insights

• In 2024-25, the Hornets are fifth-worst in the league on offense (107.3 points scored per game) and 14th defensively (112 points conceded).
• Charlotte grabs 45.8 rebounds per game and concede 42.9 boards, ranking sixth and ninth, respectively, in the league.
• This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the league in assists at 22.9 per game.
• In 2024-25, Charlotte is 21st in the NBA in turnovers committed (15.2 per game) and 17th in turnovers forced (13.8).
• In 2024-25 the Hornets are third-best in the league in 3-point makes (16 per game), and they rank No. 15 in 3-point percentage (36.3%).

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