The New York Knicks head into Wednesday’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets looking for an important win in NBA Cup group play. New York is 1-1 in cup competition so far this year and needs a win to keep pressure on the teams above them in their group. Charlotte is 0-2 and will be eliminated from contention with a loss. Before tip from Charlotte, continue reading to get my breakdown of this game, including my Knicks vs Hornets prediction.
Our Knicks vs Hornets Pick
- Pick: Knicks –6.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Knicks @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Knicks come in off a strong road win in Brooklyn on Monday, with Karl-Anthony Towns dropping 37 points and 12 rebounds. New York looks to carry that level of play into Charlotte. Their energy is solid, especially on the boards, where they consistently out-rebound opponents by a few boards per game now that Mitchell Robinson is back healthy.
- Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby are out for the Knicks heading into this matchup. Both are solid three-point shooters and Anunoby is an excellent defender on top of that. Their absence will be felt by the Knicks, even against a team like Charlotte.
- The Hornets are currently 4-13 and are desperate to halt a six-game losing streak at home. Defense has been the biggest issue for the Hornets this year, as they are giving up just over 120 points per game on the season. Against the dangerous offense of the Knicks, we could see Charlotte struggle on defense again in this contest.
- LaMelo Ball is back on the floor for the Hornets after missing about two weeks due to injury earlier in the month of November. Ball has yet to score over 20 points in a game since returning, but he is averaging 8.5 assists per game and will try to keep getting others involved.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first meeting between these teams so far this season.
- The Knicks are 9-7 against the spread going into this matchup.
- Charlotte is 8-9 against the spread entering Wednesday night.
- The under has won in 9 of Charlotte’s first 17 games.
- New York has gone over the total in 10 of their first 16 outings.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | Over 24.5 Points |
| Jalen Brunson (NYK) | Over 27.5 Points |
| Miles Bridges (CHA) | Over 19.5 Points |
Knicks vs Hornets Model Projection
Score Projection: Knicks 118 – Hornets 110
Win Probability: Knicks 67%, Hornets 33%
Final Thoughts
I’m going to lay the points with the Knicks in this contest. Charlotte has been dismal on defense so far this year and I don’t see that letting up against a Knicks team with so many offensive weapons. Look for the duo of Brunson and Towns to have a big night tonight and for the Knicks to go into Thanksgiving with two straight wins.
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