Knicks vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 4, 2025, 12:41AM | Published: Dec 3, 2025, 2:01PM
The New York Knicks will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Hornets side that includes Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New York vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 76% chance of winning against the Hornets at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.25, Hornets $4.20
- Line: Knicks -9 ($1.91), Hornets +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 236 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.25 and the Hornets at $4.20.
The Knicks are listed as 9-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+9) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 236-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Knicks vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Hornets betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Knicks vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Hornets at Madison Square Garden this Thursday is the Knicks winning 121-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Charlotte game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Charlotte game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Knicks vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Hornets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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