Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 12

Knicks vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: FDSSE and MSG

The New York Knicks (53-28) are 7.5-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a five-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (43-38) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on FDSSE and MSG. The matchup's point total is 215.5.

Knicks vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (63.6%)

Knicks vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 49 times in 81 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks have played 81 games, with 41 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Hornets have hit the over 32 times this season.
• The Knicks have hit the over 45.7% of the time this season (37 of 81 games with a set point total).
• Charlotte has done a better job covering the spread in home games (25-15-1) than it has in road tilts (24-16-0).
• In home games, the Hornets exceed the total 36.6% of the time (15 of 41 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 42.5% of games (17 of 40).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (26-13-0). On the road, it is .357 (15-26-1).
• Knicks games have finished above the over/under 48.7% of the time at home (19 of 39), and 42.9% of the time away (18 of 42).

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.1 points, 7.2 assists and 4.8 boards.
• Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.6 points, 3.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
• Miles Bridges is averaging 17.2 points, 5.9 boards and 3.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Brandon Miller is averaging 20.2 points, 3.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 7.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 63.1% from the field.

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 3.3 boards and 6.8 assists for the Knicks.
• The Knicks are getting 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3 assists per game from Karl-Anthony Towns.
• The Knicks are getting 14.6 points, 3.9 boards and 3.8 assists per game from Mikal Bridges.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is draining 48.4% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 12 points, 7.4 boards and 4.8 assists per game. He is draining 50.8% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 treys.

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