The Knicks will play the Hornets on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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
Be sure to catch the New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets when they matchup on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks start this game with a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, currently possesses a 93.33 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 20-16 away team record. That record puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets hit the hardwood boasting a 18-17 record as a home team. They now stand 10th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently stand 9th (117.2) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets now rank 10th, averaging 116.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the New York Knicks per game so far this season. That result ranks them 22nd in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed 111.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have a 12-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. The home team, the Charlotte Hornets, tip-off with a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 48-25 overall standing, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 38-34 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Knicks be sailing into a battle in Charlotte...with playoff seeds hanging in the balance, this matchup be crucial...the Knicks be boasting a mighty 48-25 record, while the Hornets stand at 38-34...dig into each team's standings below...the Knicks lead their division with a 12-3 record, but the Hornets be close behind at 11-5...these teams be scoring machines, with the Knicks averaging 117.2 points...and the Hornets not far behind at 116.4 points per game...review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...also be sure to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...set sail for the high seas of NBA basketball as the Knicks and Hornets clash in this late-season showdown!
Best Knicks at Hornets Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Hornets
3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Knicks
Hornets
Game to Overtime
3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 112.5 o -115112.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 27.5 u -13027.5 o -105Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 36.5 u -12536.5 o -105Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 u -12024.5 o -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHA 3/26/26 7:10pm EDT | 21.5 u -10521.5 o -130Bet |
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 | 51 | 28 | 0.646 | +12.0 | 28-9 | 22-19 | 12-3 | 33-16 | 116.8 | 110.4 | +6.4 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 43 | 37 | 0.538 | +20.5 | 21-19 | 22-18 | 11-5 | 25-25 | 116.3 | 111.3 | +5.0 | L1 | 7-3 |
New York Knicks & Charlotte Hornets 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.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +12500 Bet |
New York Knicks & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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