Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks and Odds for Thursday, March 26

The Charlotte Hornets will welcome the New York Knicks at home, Spectrum Center in Charlotte for an Eastern Conference clash on Thursday. Charlotte sits at the ninth spot with a 38-34 record, and are fighting for playoff positioning in the East. On the other hand, the New York Knicks hold a strong 48-25 record and sit at the third spot in the conference.

The Hornets are narrow 1-point favorites with moneyline at -116, and a total near 223.5. These NBA odds tonight, suggest that fans might witness a tight Eastern Conference battle, with the hosts holding advantage. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Here’s how we’re betting Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks tonight.

Best Bet for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

Best Bet: Hornets -1 (-114)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

Our best bet for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks is Hornets -1 (-114) against the spread.

Charlotte has a hotter team in the conference lately, winning four straight and displaying dominance at home. They rank fifth in offense and 15th in defense. On the other hand, the Knicks are solid, maintaining the third-best offense and the fifth-best defense. In addition to it, they have won seven games in a row.

The spread at Hornets -1 fits the hosts well considering their recent form and home-court dominance. Both these factors should help them keep the game close or even pull out an upset.

Keeping the matchup, recent trends, and the current spread, we’re backing the Hornets at -1 (-114) and expect them to cover this number.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Charlotte Hornets -2.5 (alternate spread)
Leg 2: LaMelo Ball Over 19.5 points
Leg 3: Kon Knueppel Over 18.5 points

Combined odds: +429

We have built this same-game parlay around the Charlotte Hornets to record a narrow win over the Knicks at home. LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel will be expected to take scoring responsibility for the side and put up a strong total for their team against the Knicks.

These legs are correlated considering if the Hornets take control of the game right from the beginning, their players will get ample scoring opportunities. Thus, they will finish with more volume. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.

Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
New York Knicks	+1 (-106)	-102	O 223.5 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets	-1 (-114)	-116	U 223.5 (-110)

Odds from FanDuel, updated on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:03 am EDT. Lines may move throughout the day.

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Top Player Prop Odds for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

Considering how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we’re also eyeing these player props for tonight’s Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks game:

Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 points (-104)
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 20.5 points (-102)
Karl-Anthony Towns over 11.5 rebounds (+104)

These props fit well into usage rates and volume. Brunson and Towns are top keep players with high usage. They would need to step up and take scoring responsibility for their side and put up decent points against the Hornets to keep the game close. In addition to it, Towns is also a strong rebounder who would be expected to take a lead on the board.

Trends to Know for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks:

The New York Knicks have been 13-22-1 ATS on the road in this NBA season.
The Hornets have been 5-5-0 ATS in their last ten games.
Over has hit the Knicks 36 of their 74 games thus far in the NBA 2025-26 season.

Latest Injuries & NBA Injury Report for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks

Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Charlotte Hornets	Tidjane Salaun	Calf	Out
Charlotte Hornets	Pat Connaughton	Illness	Questionable
New York Knicks	Landry Shamet	Knee	Out
New York Knicks	Kevin McCullar Jr.	Quadriceps	Questionable
New York Knicks	Miles McBride	Pelvis	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks on Thursday?

The Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 pm EDT on March 26.

Where will Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks be played?

The Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks will be played at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

Where can I watch Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks on TV and live stream?

The Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks will be available on MSG. The live stream, on the other hand, will be accessible on Fubo and NBA League Pass.