An Eastern Conference showdown is set to take place when the Charlotte Hornets (23-20) travel to face the New York Knicks (22-21) on Martin Luther King Day. New York is favored by one point in the latest Hornets vs. Knicks odds from Caesers Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 217.5. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Knicks forward Julius Randle is leading the team in multiple categories. Randle is first on the squad in scoring (19.1), rebounds (10.1) and assists (5). The Kentucky product has recorded three double-doubles in his last five games. In the win over the Atlanta Hawks, Randle had 24 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. 

The model also knows Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is an all-around playmaker. He is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Ball has been a reliable option from downtown, shooting 37 percent from three. The 2020 third overall pick has hit at least three 3-pointers in four of his last seven outings. Ball has also dished out eight assists in back-to-back games. 

Now, it has set its sights on Hornets vs. Knicks. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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