Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction and Picks - December 3, 2025
NBA action on Wednesday evening, and we have a Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks prediction locked and loaded for you. Charlotte is off a 116-103 road loss to the Nets, which dropped them to 6-15 on the year. The Knickes come in off a 123-117 road loss to the Celtics and they are now at 13-7 on the year. These teams met back in November and the Knicks won the game on the road by a score Read on to see our Hornets vs Knicks prediction.
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Hornets Get Rocked By The Nets
Charlotte’s most recent game was a 116–103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on December 1, where rookie Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 18 points and six rebounds, while LaMelo Ball dished out 14 assists but struggled to score, finishing with just 12 points. The Hornets kept it close into the fourth quarter, trailing by only three with seven minutes left, but Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney buried them with timely threes as Brooklyn pulled away late.
The Hornets’ offense has been inconsistent, averaging 115.3 points per game (21st) while shooting 45.4% from the field (23rd) and just 34.5% from three (23rd). Miles Bridges has been their most reliable scorer at 21.7 points per game, while Knueppel has emerged as a promising rookie contributor with 18 points per game over his last 10. LaMelo Ball continues to orchestrate the offense, averaging double‑digit assists, but Charlotte’s shooting woes and turnovers have kept them from sustaining momentum. Their free‑throw shooting, however, has been elite at 83% (4th in the NBA), often helping them hang around in games.
Defensively, Charlotte has struggled badly, allowing 120 points per game (24th) and opponents to shoot 49.7% from the field (27th). Their perimeter defense has been especially poor, giving up 40.1% from three (last in the league), which is a dangerous weakness against a Knicks team that thrives from deep. Injuries have also piled up, with Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Grant Williams sidelined, leaving the Hornets thin on the wings. Against New York, Charlotte will need Ball to control tempo and Bridges to carry the scoring load, but their defensive issues make this matchup an uphill climb.
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Defense Struggles In Loss To Celtics
New York’s last game was a 123–117 loss to the Boston Celtics on December 2, where Mikal Bridges scored 35 points on 12‑of‑17 shooting, including 8‑for‑12 from three, while Karl‑Anthony Towns added 29 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in 11 assists, but Jaylen Brown’s 42‑point night proved too much as Boston held off a late Knicks rally. The Knicks allowed Boston to shoot 56% from the field in the game.
The Knicks have been one of the league’s most potent offenses, averaging 120.3 points per game (6th) while shooting 47.2% from the field (15th) and 37.4% from three (8th). Brunson has been the catalyst, averaging 27.7 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Towns provides a dominant inside presence with 22.1 points and 11.7 rebounds. Bridges has emerged as a lethal perimeter threat, and Josh Hart’s versatility has added balance to the rotation. New York also ranks 7th in rebounds (45.8 per game), with Mitchell Robinson leading the league in offensive boards, giving them second‑chance opportunities that fuel their scoring runs.
Defensively, the Knicks have been strong, allowing just 113.5 points per game (6th) and holding opponents to 47.1% shooting (15th). Their rebounding edge has been critical, ranking 5th in defensive boards, and their ability to force turnovers has kept them in control against most opponents. Injuries to OG Anunoby and Landry Shamet have tested their depth, but the Knicks’ core remains intact, and their home dominance (10–1 at Madison Square Garden) has been a major storyline. Against Charlotte, New York’s balanced attack and defensive discipline should give them a clear edge, especially with Brunson and Towns in rhythm and Bridges shooting at an elite clip.
Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Pick
Hornets vs Knicks Spread Pick
- Knicks -10 (5 Units)
The Knicks -10 looks like the right side because New York has been one of the most consistent teams in the league, and their most recent performance against Boston showed just how dangerous they can be. Even in a 123–117 loss, Mikal Bridges lit it up with 35 points on 12‑of‑17 shooting, including eight threes, while Karl‑Anthony Towns added 29 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Brunson continues to run the offense at a high level, and the Knicks’ balance across their roster makes them tough to slow down. On the season, they average 120.3 points per game (6th in the NBA) and shoot 37.4% from three (8th), which is a nightmare matchup for a Charlotte defense that ranks dead last in opponent three‑point percentage.
Charlotte simply doesn’t have the defensive backbone to hang with New York over four quarters. The Hornets allow 120 points per game (24th) and opponents shoot 49.7% from the field (27th) and 40.1% from three (30th), which plays directly into the Knicks’ strengths. LaMelo Ball can create offense and Miles Bridges can score, but the Hornets’ lack of depth and injuries to Brandon Miller and Grant Williams leave them shorthanded. New York, meanwhile, has been dominant at home and has the rebounding edge with Towns and Mitchell Robinson controlling the glass. With Brunson orchestrating, Bridges stretching the floor, and Towns punishing inside, the Knicks have too many weapons for Charlotte to keep pace, making the double‑digit spread at -10 a strong play.
Hornets vs Knicks Over/Under Pick
- Under 237 (4 Units)
The Under 237 makes sense because while the Knicks have been one of the league’s stronger offensive teams at 120.3 points per game, they also rank 6th in defense, allowing just 113.5 points per game, which tends to keep totals in check. Charlotte, meanwhile, averages 115.3 points per game but shoots only 34.5% from three (23rd) and struggles with efficiency, often relying on free throws to stay competitive. The Hornets’ defensive issues are real, but their slower pace and limited shot‑making balance things out, while New York’s ability to control tempo with rebounding and half‑court execution further suppresses scoring runs. With the Knicks’ defense tightening at home and Charlotte’s offense prone to cold stretches, this matchup has the ingredients to stay below the 237 mark.
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