Knicks vs. Hornets prediction, betting odds, and TV channel for Mar. 23
After letting their play-in hopes slip through their fingers with a loss to Trae Young and the Hawks, the New York Knicks are in North Carolina to take on the Charlotte Hornets. The 30-42 Knicks are in 12th place in the East and the 37-35 Hornets are in ninth.
On Tuesday night, New York blew a double-digit lead and lost to Atlanta, 117-111. RJ Barrett led the Knicks with 30 points (9-of-25) and 13 rebounds. Alec Burks added 21 points (9-of-16).
Charlotte’s coming off a 106-103 win over New Orleans on Monday. LaMelo Ball (6-of-12) and Terry Rozier (7-of-14) both scored 17 points and Miles Bridges (6-of-13) had 16.
New York’s 0-2 against the Hornets this season, most recently losing 97-87 on Jan. 17. Barrett and Julius Randle both had 18 points in the loss.
Charlotte’s on a two-game win streak and is one game back from No. 8 Brooklyn and three games back from No. 7 Toronto. While the game doesn’t hold much significance for the Knicks, the Hornets are vying for their play-in seed.
New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets betting odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBET, the Hornets are the 8-point favorites over the Knicks. Charlotte is -320 on the moneyline and New York is +260. The over/under for the game is set at 225 points.
New York Knicks starting lineup
- Alec Burks
- Evan Fournier
- RJ Barrett
- Obi Toppin
- Jericho Sims
New York Knicks injury report
The Knicks will be without Derrick Rose (ankle), Cam Reddish (shoulder), Nerlens Noel (foot), and Kemba Walker (away from the team). Randle (quad) is listed as doubtful.
New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction
I had hope for New York last night, but since the Knicks are on the second half of a back-to-back and are on the road, I’m going with the Hornets. The play-in race is tight in the East and Charlotte has far more to lose than New York, who should be playing for a higher draft pick at this point.
I’m going with the over because I think that Bridges, Rozier, and Ball are going to feast on the Knicks’ defense, especially after seeing how Bogdan Bogdanovic did just that last night.
We’re taking the Hornets -8 and over 225 points.
Charlotte 120, New York 109.
What channel is the New York Knicks-Charlotte Hornets game on?
The Knicks-Hornets game won’t be nationally broadcast but it’ll be available on MSG Network. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
New York Knicks schedule and upcoming games
New York will play two more games on the road before returning to MSG on Mar. 28.
Mar. 25 at Miami
Mar. 27 at Detroit
Mar. 28 vs. Chicago
Mar. 30 vs. Charlotte
