Knicks vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matinee between the New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Knicks (10-8) are a game below .500 on the road and rank second in the league in offensive efficiency. On Wednesday, New York trailed by 22 points at halftime and allowed Dallas to shoot 57 percent from the field during a 129-114 road loss. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 37 points on a 14-for-21 shooting performance and dished out seven assists. New York C Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points and 14 rebounds. Mikal Bridges scored 20 points for the Knicks, who missed 22 of 29 three-point attempts.

The Charlotte Hornets have split their first ten home games and need to surround emerging star LaMelo Ball with more help. The Hornets (6-12) must improve an offense that ranks 26th in the league in efficiency and is averaging 108.2 points per game. On Wednesday, Charlotte was outscored by 11 points during the second quarter of a 98-94 home loss versus Miami. 

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball tallied a game-high 32 points (11-35 FG) to go along with ten rebounds and seven assists. Brandon Miller knocked down 5-for-13 from long distance and finished with 21 points for the Hornets, who shot just 38 percent from the field. 

Charlotte F Grant Williams suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. The Knicks rank 23rd in the league in defensive efficiency and that makes them hard to back as a near double digit favorite. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 122-113.