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Hornets vs. Knicks prediction: Charlotte favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks predictions for NBA Sunday.
The New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets will lock horns in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Hornets as the most likely winner of the Hornets vs. Knicks game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Mohamed Diawara, Jordan Clarkson and Miles McBride, while the Hornets will look to Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hornets vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA game between the Hornets and Knicks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hornets an 86% chance of beating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Hornets winning 115-102.
According to our model, the Knicks (+14.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 217.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hornets vs. Knicks odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hornets | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -14.5 (-108) | +14.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -900 | +640 |
| Total | o217.5 (-105) | u217.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hornets vs. Knicks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Knicks +14.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Knicks | +640 |
| Total | Over 217.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks +14.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hornets vs. Knicks player props
NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Sunday's Hornets vs. Knicks game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Brandon Miller is expected to lead the Hornets with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Mohamed Diawara is projected to have 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Knicks.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Hornets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 25 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 46 |
| LaMelo Ball | 23 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 47 |
| Kon Knueppel | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 38 |
| Miles Bridges | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 33 |
| Coby White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
Knicks prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Knicks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Diawara | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Miles McBride | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| Jose Alvarado | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| Pacome Dadiet | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
Hornets vs. Knicks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Knicks and Hornets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Hornets, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks in Sunday's NBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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