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The New York Knicks (53-28) are heavy underdogs (by 14.5 points) to extend a seven-game home winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (43-38) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.
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Hornets vs. Knicks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Knicks 116, Hornets 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (+587)
- Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 227.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (+14.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Hornets | -2.5 | 224.5 | -134 | +113 | 114-103 CHA |
| 12/3/2025 | Knicks | -9.5 | 235.5 | -408 | +319 | 119-104 NY |
| 11/26/2025 | Knicks | -6.5 | 241.5 | -267 | +216 | 129-101 NY |
| 3/20/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 222.5 | -311 | +248 | 115-98 CHA |
| 12/5/2024 | Knicks | -14.5 | 217.5 | -1220 | +745 | 125-101 NY |
| 11/29/2024 | Knicks | -12.5 | 222 | -820 | +566 | 99-98 NY |
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 49-31-1 against the spread this season.
- The Hornets have a 4-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 14.5 points or more.
- Out of Charlotte's 81 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (39.5%).
- This season, the Hornets have won 27 out of the 35 games, or 77.1%, in which they've been favored.
- Charlotte has been at least a -877 moneyline favorite five times this season and won all of those games.
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 42-39-0 against the spread this year.
- New York's games have gone over the point total 37 out of 81 times (45.7%).
- The Knicks have won 41.2% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (7-10).
- New York has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +587 or longer.
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Hornets vs. Knicks Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Coby White: Probable (Calf),
PJ Hall: Out (Ankle)
Knicks
Knicks:
Tyler Kolek: Out (Oblique),
OG Anunoby: Out (Ankle),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle),
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle),
Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Elbow),
Jalen Brunson: Out (Ankle)
Hornets vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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