Betting Line Favors the Charlotte Hornets in NBA Battle with New York Knicks

Betting NBA fans will be looking to hit pay dirt for their pick on Saturday when the Charlotte Hornets try to run the New York Knicks off the court at Spectrum Center in NBA betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the New York Knicks listed as 6.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 208 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 106-104 result in favor of the Hornets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Charlotte Hornets currently sport a record of 8-7, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 8-6-1 ATS. The New York Knicks are 8-7 and 8-7 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Hornets post a 9-6 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Knicks have gone 7-8 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs New York injuries news.

The Hornets - Knicks betting odds would favor the Hornets if the lines were set according to power rankings. Charlotte is rated No. 6 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the New York Knicks sit at No. 21.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Charlotte's No. 10-ranked offense averaging 105.73 PPG, against a New York Knicks defense that ranks No. 21 at 106.27 PPG. The Charlotte Hornets field goal percentage has averaged 44.04% so far, less than the New York Knicks shooters have achieved on the year, 45.37% per game.