The New York Knicks (10-8) go on the road to play the Charlotte Hornets (6-12) in a NBA Cup 2024 battle on Friday. The Knicks are coming off a loss. On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks defeated New York 129-114. Meanwhile, the Hornets are on a three-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Charlotte lost to the Miami Heat 98-94. In their last outing, the Miami Heat 98-94. LaMelo Ball (calf) and Miles Bridges (knee) are out for Charlotte.

Tip-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte is set for noon ET. The Knicks are 12.5-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Mavericks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 222.5. The Knicks are -820 favorites (risk $820 to win $100) on the money line, while the Hornets are +564 underdogs (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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