The Hornets will play the Knicks on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks will take to the court on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets arrive at this game with a 92.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, have a 97.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets sport a 22-18 away team record. That result ranks them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks hit the floor with a 30-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 4th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets sit 12th (116.1) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 10th, averaging 116.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.4 points against the Charlotte Hornets per game this season. That result puts them 22nd in the league for the 2025-26 season. The New York Knicks stand 25th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 110.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets wind down the season with a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, have a 14-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 43-38 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 53-28 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scurvy dogs! The Charlotte Hornets be takin' on the New York Knicks...
The Hornets be standin' at 43-38 overall, while the Knicks be boastin' a 53-28 record...
Charlotte be holdin' an 11-5 record in the Eastern Southeast Division, while New York be dominatin' their Eastern Atlantic Division with a 14-3 record...
The Hornets be scorin' an average of 116.1 points per game, just shy of the Knicks' 116.7...
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Prepare to witness a battle on the court as these two teams clash on Sunday!
Best Hornets at Knicks Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -14.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +14.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 216.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 216.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Hornets
Knicks
4/12/26 6:10pm EDT | -14.5 -105+14.5 -115 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Hornets
Knicks
Game to Overtime
4/12/26 6:10pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at NYK 4/12/26 6:10pm EDT | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
CHA at NYK 4/12/26 6:10pm EDT | 100.5 o -115100.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 30-10 | 22-19 | 14-3 | 35-17 | 116.5 | 110.1 | +6.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
Charlotte Hornets & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Charlotte Hornets YR: futures available
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +2000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & New York Knicks Team Pages
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