New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction
New York Knicks
Charlotte Hornets
Hornets look to dominate the Knicks
- The Knicks are 53-28 this season and are on a 5-game winning streak.
- The Charlotte Hornets were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 118-100 in their last outing on April 11th, 2026, locking them into the play-in tournament.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Knicks and Hornets, the New York Knicks won 3 games and the Charlotte Hornets won 2 games.
New York Knicks to win and cover the spread (+14.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2024-25 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 6.00 | 1.11 |
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis
The New York Knicks will host the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on the final day of the regular season in a cross-seeding matchup with different objectives on each side. New York enters on a five-game winning streak having clinched the No. 3 seed and will look to carry their momentum into the postseason. Charlotte arrives having been locked into the play-in tournament following their loss to Detroit and will be looking to finish the regular season on a positive note before their post-season push begins.
Current Standings:
The New York Knicks are 53-28 this season. They are 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
The Charlotte Hornets are 43-38 this season. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division and 9th in the Eastern Conference.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the last five head-to-head matches, the New York Knicks won 3 games and the Charlotte Hornets won 2 games. The Knicks have averaged 115.8 points per game against the Hornets in these meetings, while the Charlotte Hornets averaged 107.0 points per game against the Knicks.
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 26 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 0.8/0.1 |
| LaMelo Ball | 20.1 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 1.2/0.2 |
Teams Preview
New York Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks delivered a composed and controlled performance in their most recent outing against the Toronto Raptors on April 11th, 2026, securing a 112-95 victory to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Brunson was the standout performer, putting up 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting and driving the offence with his usual ice-cold composure. Karl-Anthony Towns was equally dominant, posting 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Knicks extended their winning streak to five games. New York jumped out to a 14-3 run early and led by as many as 18 in the second quarter, keeping firm control throughout as OG Anunoby exited with a left ankle injury midway through the second quarter but did not ultimately affect the outcome.
At 53-28 and 3rd in the East, the Knicks have clinched their playoff seeding and are entering the postseason with tremendous momentum. Jalen Brunson is their heartbeat 26.0 PPG and 6.8 APG with ice-cold composure in big moments.
The Knicks on average score 116.7 points per game, they score 47.8% from the field and are ranked 6th in the league, and 37.3% from the arc and are ranked 4th in the league. The Knicks grab 45.7 rebounds per game and are ranked 5th in the season.
Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 118-100 home defeat to the Detroit Pistons on April 11th, 2026, a result that officially locked them into the play-in tournament for the postseason. LaMelo Ball was the standout performer with 27 points and eight assists, while Brandon Miller contributed 22 points in another strong individual showing.
The Hornets kept pace through a tight first three quarters. However, a catastrophic 24-8 run by Detroit in the third quarter effectively put the game out of reach, and Charlotte was outscored by a brutal 25-10 margin in the fourth as the Pistons pulled away convincingly.
At 43-38 and 9th in the East, the Hornets are heading into the play-in tournament with momentum on their side. LaMelo Ball is their engine 20.1 PPG, 7.2 APG and 1.2 SPG with explosive playmaking that can unravel any defence.
Brandon Miller provides elite two-way wing production with 20.2 PPG, while Kon Knueppel has been a revelation as a three-point marksman. The Hornets arrive in New York as underdogs on the final day of the regular season but have shown this season they are capable of upsetting anyone.
The Hornets on average score 116.1 points per game, they score 45.9% from the field and are ranked 17th in the league, and 37.0% from the arc and are ranked 11th in the league. The Hornets grab 45.3 rebounds per game and are ranked 9th in the season.
New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jose Alvarado |
| SG | Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | Landry Shamet |
| PF | Mikal Bridges |
| C | Ariel Hukporti |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball |
| SG | Kon Knueppel |
| SF | Brandon Miller |
| PF | Miles Bridges |
| C | Moussa Diabate |
NEW YORK KNICKS vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Winning PredictionThe Knicks hold home-court advantage at a raucous Madison Square Garden with Jalen Brunson in dominant form and a five-game winning streak to build on. Despite Charlotte's firepower through LaMelo Ball, New York's superior record, elite depth and the home crowd make them clear favourites to close out the regular season with another convincing victory.
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