Spread & Over/Under Predictions for Hornets vs Knicks

Can the Hornets cover the spread?

Each game day, we at All Hornets will release an article on our thoughts on the spread and the over/under of Charlotte Hornets games. The star ratings next to the play describe the overall confidence in that particular play.

Star ratings:

1 Star - Not very confident

2 Star - A little confident

3 Star - Fairly confident

4 Star - Very confident

5 Star - Should be a lock to happen

Spread: Hornets -7.5

1 Star play on the Hornets covering: The Knicks have had trouble finishing games lately. Just last night they had a 10-point lead on Atlanta late in the fourth but allowed a big run to close the game and ended up losing by six. The Knicks will keep it close but when it comes to the fourth quarter, I have zero trust in them. Meanwhile, the Hornets have done a really good job closing out games in the past couple of weeks.

Over/Under: 225.5

3 Star play on the under: The Knicks haven't shot it well in their two meetings with the Hornets this season, failing to eclipse the 100-point mark in each game. The Hornets are a much-improved defense since changing up their rotations and have also been more competitive on the boards. If this goes over, it's not because the Knicks did their part.

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