Hornets vs. Knicks Prediction
The Hornets have won seven of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss to the Nuggets earlier in the week as a home dog. On Wednesday night, the Hornets find themselves favored on the road against the Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET. Will Charlotte cover?
Game Snapshot
565 Charlotte Hornets (-2) at 566 New York Knicks (+2); o/u 225.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: N/A
Charlotte Hornets DFS Notes
LaMelo Ball scored 22 points on 8-of-21 shooting with six rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and three turnovers in 34 minutes as the Hornets fall short to the Nuggets 113-109 Monday night. Over the past two weeks, Ball has been outstanding, posting a top-4 value with averages of 23.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.9 steals, 4.7 triples on 46.5% shooting. Monday night, he came back down to earth with inefficient shooting numbers but had solid counting stats. The Hornets have six games left and will rely on Ball to carry them into the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-2016 season.
New York Knicks DFS Notes
Obi Toppin came off the bench to hit 6-of-11 shots, two 3-pointers and 2-of-5 free throws for 17 points and two rebounds in Monday's win over the Bulls. The Knicks' free throw shooting was terrible tonight but they still held on for a tough win over the Bulls. Toppin got 20 minutes and has now scored in double figures in five straight games, making him worth a look in most leagues.
Bucks vs. Suns NBA Betting Prediction
The Hornets are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games versus the Knicks, are 13-3-1 against the number in their last 17 road games and are a perfect 4-0 at the window in their last four games as a road favorite. On the other side, the Knicks are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 home games, are 1-5 against the number in their last six games as a home dog and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games coming off only one day of rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE HORNETS -2