Charlotte at New York

Charlotte is strong on defense at #10 in the NBA in points allowed, and fourth in field goal shooting defense. Charlotte is rested and heads out on the road after a five-game homestand. They face a New York Knicks team that has problems on and off the court. New York has lost 14-of-18 and they are exploring ways to get forward Carmelo Anthony out of town. Anthony took 24 shots the last game and scored 30 points but the Knicks still lost to Dallas, 103-95. Defense is a problem, with the team ranked #24 in the NBA in points allowed. The Knicks are 3-7 ATS when their opponent scores 100+ points in their previous game and the Hornets are 7-3 ATS at New York. Play Charlotte.