Charlotte @ New York Picks & Props

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the least aggressive offense in the league this year as it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc. The matchup vs. New York is a hard one for three-point shots; when the New York Knicks are away from home, the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 15th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (15.8%). The Hornets will likely see a decline in possessions today from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Knicks). This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 2.9 foul shots per game (10th-lowest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe. Miles Bridges stands to suffer a reduction in effectiveness for all stats as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

In contrast to last year's 64.7% rate, Mark Williams's field goal effectiveness has surged this year to 72.2%. Compared to last year's 18.7 rate, Mark Williams's playing time has increased this year to 26.3 minutes per game. The Hornets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league while on their home court with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the other team has grabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (losing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

Gordon Hayward has made a whopping 7.0 baskets per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 5.4 mark last year. Out of all players in the league, Gordon Hayward measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 32.1 minutes per game this year. The Hornets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league while on their home court with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the other team has grabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (losing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

P.J. Washington has made a whopping 43.6% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, quite a bit higher than his 32.0 mark last year. P.J. Washington has attempted 7.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, P.J. Washington places in the 79th percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 31.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. The Hornets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league while on their home court with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year.

Immanuel Quickley has successfully made a terrific 2.9 three-pointers per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 1.9 rate last season. Among all players in the league, Immanuel Quickley slots into the 17th percentile for personal fouls, tallying just 1.0 fouls per game this year. The Knicks will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have secured 8.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added opportunities for offense).

Josh Hart has been called for a lowly 0.9 personal fouls per game this season, significantly lower than his 2.9 fouls per game last season. The Knicks will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have secured 8.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added opportunities for offense). Compared to last year's 73.9% rate, Josh Hart's foul-shot proficiency has surged this year to 83.3%.

Out of all players in the league, Julius Randle slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 33.3 minutes per game while at home this year. The matchup vs. the Hornets is a good one for three-pointers; opposing starting PFs have averaged the 30th-most treys per game in the NBA this year (2.2). The Knicks will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have secured 8.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added opportunities for offense).

In comparison to last season's 2.1 clip, Jalen Brunson's personal fouls per game have spiked this season to 2.6. As it relates to offense, the Knicks's lackluster 109.7 points per game ranks 6th-weakest in the league this year. The matchup against Charlotte is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; when the Hornets are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have tallied the 9th-least field goal attempts per game in the league this year (12.1). The most lethargic pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the Knicks. Relative to last season's 4.9 rate, Jalen Brunson's foul shots hit have dropped this season to 3.9 per game.

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the least aggressive offense in the league this year as it relates to shots from behind the three-point arc. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PGs have totaled 1.0 three-pointers per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, making this a tough matchup. The Hornets will likely see a decline in possessions today from facing the most lethargic tempo offense in the NBA this year (the Knicks). Since the start of last season when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 3.1 foul shots per game (13th-lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Terry Rozier stands to suffer a reduction in production across the board due to playing on the visting team in this game.

The Knicks will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have secured 8.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added opportunities for offense). Mitchell Robinson will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home stadium generally boosts player production in all facets of the game.

Brandon Miller has successfully made 2.2 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this year. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 52.4% on 3-pointers (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Knicks, identifying this as a good matchup. The Hornets have played at the 6th-fastest tempo in the NBA while playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Charlotte Hornets rank 13thbest in in the league while on their home court with 14.2 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the other team has grabbed 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (losing possessions that could otherwise result in more chances for offense).

RJ Barrett has successfully made a whopping 7.3 shots made from the field per game this season, a significant increase from his 7.3 mark last season. Relative to last year's 1.7 clip, RJ Barrett's 3-point shots hit have surged this year to 2.3 per game. RJ Barrett has averaged an impressive 31.8 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 34.3 minutes per game last season. RJ Barrett has tallied a lowly 1.6 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit less than his 2.4 fouls per game last season. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 43.1% on threes (25th-best in the league) vs. the Hornets, making this a strong matchup.

Since the start of last season when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 6.8 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) against the Charlotte Hornets, making this a positive matchup. The Knicks will likely see a rise in plays today from competing against the 6th-quickest pace visiting team in the NBA this year (the Charlotte Hornets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the NBA with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are away from home, opposing teams have secured 8.5 offensive boards per game (3rd-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets (losing possessions that could otherwise produce added opportunities for offense). Quentin Grimes is expected to see a rise in performance in all facets of the game considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 5.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Hartenstein has not yet played a game this season.