Knicks vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NBA picks, Jan. 29 predictions from proven model

An Eastern Conference tilt features the Charlotte Hornets (10-34) hosting the New York Knicks (29-17) on Monday. New York is going for the season sweep over the Hornets. On Nov. 28, the Knicks topped Charlotte 115-91. This was New York’s third straight win over the Hornets. Julius Randle (shoulder), Evan Fournier (personal) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are out for New York, while Gordon Hayward (calf) and Mark Williams (back) are out for Charlotte. The Hornets also list LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Frank Ntilikina (hip) as questionable.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. New York is a 9-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 221.5. Before entering any Hornets vs. Knicks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 14 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 48-25 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning over $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Hornets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Hornets vs. Knicks:

Why the Knicks can cover

Forward OG Anunoby has been a tremendous addition to the Knicks. Anunoby is a versatile two-way difference-maker. The Indiana product has a strong jumper from beyond the arc and will get into passing lanes. Anunoby puts up 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. On Jan. 25, he recorded 26 points and six steals.

Guard Quentin Grimes can provide a boost off the bench. The Houston product has scored 12-plus points in two straight games. In his last game, Grimes totaled 12 points and four rebounds. Guard Donte DiVincenzo is another spark on the second unit. The Villanova product logs 11.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest. He’s amassed at least 11 points and one steal in four straight games. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why the Hornets can cover

Forward Brandon Miller has been taking big steps in his development lately. Miller has a lanky frame with a knack for scoring from all three levels. The Alabama product can get to the bucket for easy looks or knock down shots on the perimeter. Miller is averaging 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. On Jan. 24 against the Pistons, he racked up 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Forward PJ Washington is an athletic three-level scorer. Washington has excellent instincts on the offensive end and owns a smooth jumper on the outside. The Kentucky product logs 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. In his last game, Washington notched a season-high 43 points and three assists. See who to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Knicks vs. Hornets picks

The model has simulated Hornets. Knicks 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Knicks vs. Hornets, and which side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hornets vs. Knicks spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 48-25 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.