Knicks vs. Hornets prediction: Charlotte to win, Jalen Brunson projected for big game in Thursday's NBA matchup [3/26/2026]

The Charlotte Hornets will square off with the New York Knicks in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Thursday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Hornets as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. Hornets game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature stars like LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, while the Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Knicks vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Knicks and Hornets, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Hornets a 58% chance of beating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Hornets winning 113-111.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Knicks and Hornets each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Knicks vs. Hornets odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Knicks	Hornets
Spread	+2.5 (-110)	-2.5 (-102)
Moneyline	+115	-130
Total	o224.5 (-105)	u224.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Knicks vs. Hornets picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Hornets -2.5	-102
Moneyline	Hornets	-130
Total	Over 224.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Knicks vs. Hornets player props

Betting on Knicks vs. Hornets NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 21 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Hornets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Knicks prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Jalen Brunson	26	3	7	2	44
K. Towns	18	10	2	2	39
OG Anunoby	16	5	2	2	32
Mikal Bridges	13	4	4	2	27
Josh Hart	13	8	5	1	35

Hornets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
LaMelo Ball	21	4	7	4	44
Brandon Miller	21	5	4	3	40
Kon Knueppel	20	5	3	3	36
Miles Bridges	15	5	3	2	30
Coby White	14	3	3	2	26

Knicks vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's matchup between the Hornets and Knicks at Spectrum Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

Conclusion

We predict the Hornets, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Thursday, with Jalen Brunson projected for a game-high 44 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Knicks vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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