Hornets vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 26

Hornets vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE, MSG, and NBA TV

Two streaking teams meet when the Charlotte Hornets (38-34) host the New York Knicks (48-25) on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hornets are 1-point favorites and put their four-game win streak on the line against the Knicks, who have won seven straight. The matchup's point total is set at 222.5.

Hornets vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (56.7%)

Hornets vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread in a game 44 times this season (44-27-1).
• The Knicks have 37 wins against the spread in 73 games this season.
• Hornets games have gone over the total 28 times out of 73 chances this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 35 of 73 set point totals (47.9%).
• Charlotte owns a better record against the spread at home (22-12-1) than it does on the road (22-15-0).
• Looking at point totals, the Hornets hit the over less consistently in home games, as they've exceeded the total 12 times in 35 opportunities this season (34.3%). In away games, they have hit the over 16 times in 37 opportunities (43.2%).
• This year, New York is 23-13-0 at home against the spread (.639 winning percentage). On the road, it is 14-22-1 ATS (.378).
• In terms of the over/under, Knicks games have gone over more often at home (18 of 36, 50%) than on the road (17 of 37, 45.9%).

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 19.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest, shooting 40.6% from the floor and 36.9% from downtown, with an average of 3.6 made treys (second in NBA).
• Kon Knueppel averages 19 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
• Miles Bridges is averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 43.1% from the field and 38.6% from downtown, with an average of 3.1 made treys (ninth in league).
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.2 points, 8.8 boards and 1.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 1 block.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 20.2 points, 12 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He is also draining 49.4% of his shots from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 triples.
• The Knicks are getting 26.2 points, 3.4 boards and 6.6 assists per game from Jalen Brunson.
• The Knicks get 14.7 points per game from Mikal Bridges, plus 4.1 boards and 3.9 assists.
• The Knicks are receiving 12.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5 assists per game from Josh Hart.
• The Knicks receive 16.8 points per game from OG Anunoby, plus 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

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