Venue & Game Info
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET
Capacity: ~19,800
Broadcast: ESPN / MSG Network / Bally Sports Southeast
Injury Report
New York Knicks:
Julius Randle (PF) – ankle soreness, questionable
Mitchell Robinson (C) – foot injury, out
Jalen Brunson (PG) – healthy, expected to start
Charlotte Hornets:
LaMelo Ball (PG) – wrist injury, out
Miles Bridges (SF) – knee soreness, probable
Mark Williams (C) – healthy, expected to start
Key Player Matchups
Jalen Brunson (NYK) vs. Terry Rozier (CHA): Brunson’s scoring and playmaking against Rozier’s perimeter shooting.
RJ Barrett (NYK) vs. Miles Bridges (CHA): Barrett’s slashing ability against Bridges’ athletic two-way game.
Frontcourt Battle: Knicks’ depth with Randle (if active) and Robinson’s absence vs. Hornets’ Mark Williams inside presence.
Team Recent Form
New York Knicks:
W vs Miami (108–102)
W vs Atlanta (115–109)
L vs Milwaukee (118–110)
W vs Washington (120–95)
W vs Cleveland (104–98)
Form: 4–1 in last 5, strong defensive identity.
Charlotte Hornets:
L vs Boston (122–105)
L vs Brooklyn (114–101)
W vs Detroit (109–106)
L vs Philadelphia (121–108)
L vs Toronto (116–99)
Form: 1–4 in last 5, struggling without LaMelo Ball.
Series History
Knicks lead all-time series 69–45.
Knicks won 3 of 4 meetings in the 2024–25 season.
Last meeting: Knicks 112–104 win in Charlotte (March 2025).
Betting Trends
Knicks are 6–2 ATS in last 8 games.
Hornets are 2–8 ATS in last 10 games.
Knicks games trend under (defense-first), Hornets games trend over (weak defense).
Historical Betting Results
Knicks covered vs Miami (-3.5), winning 108–102.
Hornets failed to cover vs Boston (+9.5), losing 122–105.
Knicks 7–3 ATS in last 10; Hornets 3–7 ATS in last 10.
Projected Score: Knicks 112 – Hornets 101
Reasoning: Knicks’ defense and Brunson’s leadership should control the game. Hornets lack offensive firepower without LaMelo Ball, and Bridges alone won’t offset New York’s depth.
Final Take: Expect the Knicks to extend their winning form at Madison Square Garden. The Hornets will compete but remain undermanned, making New York the clear betting favorite.
Game Odds
New York Knicks – 6.5
Charlotte Hornets 238.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025
