Betting tips from AI for Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks, 27 November 2025.

New York’s path is clear: even without OG Anunoby, their physical defense should travel. Charlotte’s five-game slide and a depleted rotation (no Brandon Miller, with Tre Mann and Liam McNeeley in doubt) leave the hosts thin. Charles Oakley predicted the Knicks will smother the Hornets; Muggsy Bogues likes the young core’s hunger, but it’s still an uphill ask. New York just looked sharp beating Brooklyn, while Charlotte is leaking points and struggling to score.

At 1.34, the implied hit rate is about 74%; I project the Knicks closer to 76–78% given matchup and form, so there’s a modest edge. The Spectrum Center crowd helps, but likely not enough. Best bet: Knicks moneyline, passing on Charlotte’s splashy 3.35 unless you’re embracing variance.

The New York Knicks enter Charlotte as heavy favorites, and for good reason. Despite being on the road, their physical defense is expected to set the tone early. As Knicks legend Charles Oakley noted, New York will likely "make it tough for the Hornets to get anything easy," a daunting prospect for a Charlotte team currently mired in a five-game losing streak.

The Hornets' struggles are compounded by significant injuries. They will be without rookie Brandon Miller and could be missing other key rotation players, leaving their lineup severely depleted. While former star Muggsy Bogues mentioned the team's hunger, he also correctly identified their situation as an "uphill battle."

Even with OG Anunoby sidelined for New York, the Knicks possess superior depth and more consistent offensive firepower. The Hornets' home-court advantage is unlikely to be enough to overcome their current form and roster issues. Expect the Knicks to control the pace and secure a comfortable victory, justifying their 1.34 price.

The Knicks enter Charlotte as heavy 1.34 favorites, and the numbers tell a compelling story. Charlotte's five-game losing streak has exposed serious weaknesses on both ends of the floor, made worse by a depleted rotation missing rookie Brandon Miller and potentially Tre Mann and Liam McNeeley.

While New York will be without defensive stalwart OG Anunoby, their overall depth and physicality should overwhelm a struggling Hornets squad. Charles Oakley's prediction that the Knicks defense will "smother Charlotte" rings true - New York's ability to make shots difficult has been their calling card.

Despite Muggsy Bogues noting Charlotte's young core is "hungry to prove something at home," the Spectrum Center advantage likely won't overcome the talent gap. The Knicks have shown more consistent offense and defensive intensity in recent outings, including a sharp performance against Brooklyn.

With Charlotte's injury concerns and poor form, backing New York at 1.34 offers solid value for a road favorite that should control this matchup from start to finish.

The New York Knicks head into Charlotte as strong favorites, and for good reason. With odds at 1.34, they're poised to capitalize on the Hornets' woes. Charlotte's been reeling from a five-game skid, and injuries are piling up—rookie Brandon Miller is out, and Tre Mann and Liam McNeeley might join him on the sidelines. That leaves their young core depleted and struggling on both offense and defense.

Meanwhile, the Knicks are dealing with their own absence in OG Anunoby, but their physical defense remains a force, as Knicks legend Charles Oakley predicted it'd smother the Hornets. New York's split their last four games but looked dominant in a recent win over Brooklyn, showcasing consistent scoring that Charlotte's leaky D might not handle.

Even with a lively crowd at Spectrum Center and Muggsy Bogues noting the Hornets' hunger to prove something at home, the injuries and form suggest it's an uphill battle. Betting analysts and AI models overwhelmingly back the Knicks, making this a smart play for a road win.

The Knicks enter this matchup with significant advantages, both in form and roster stability. Despite missing OG Anunoby, their physical defense highlighted by Charles Oakley should stifle a depleted Hornets offense missing Brandon Miller and possibly others.

Charlotte's five-game losing streak and injury woes make a home upset unlikely, even with a hungry young core. New York's recent sharp win over Brooklyn and the favorable 1.34 odds solidify them as the smart bet.

The Knicks enter this matchup as heavy favorites with odds of 1.34, and for good reason. Despite missing OG Anunoby, their defense remains formidable, a point emphasized by Charles Oakley’s recent comments about their ability to stifle opponents. Charlotte, on the other hand, is reeling from a five-game losing streak and will be without key contributors like Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Liam McNeeley. These absences severely limit their depth and scoring options.
While the Hornets’ young core may be eager to prove themselves in front of a lively home crowd, their struggles on both ends of the floor are glaring. The Knicks’ physicality and consistency, particularly after a strong showing against Brooklyn, make them a reliable pick. Their offense has been clicking better than Charlotte’s disjointed attack, which has looked lost during their losing streak.
Though the Hornets’ odds of 3.35 might tempt bettors looking for an underdog play, the risk outweighs the reward here. With injuries piling up and their recent form being abysmal, it’s hard to see Charlotte keeping pace. The Knicks should dominate defensively and grind out a win, making them the smarter bet despite the steep price.