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Heading into this early season matchup, the Charlotte 49ers (7-18) will hit the court against the New York Knicks (12-13) in Charlotte on Friday, December 9 at Spectrum Center. Still in the early part of the season, both of these teams will of course be searching for a win in this game as they look to set the pace for the rest of the year. These two will tipoff at 7:00 PM ET, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context about Friday’s early-season matchup, how have the 49ers and the Knicks performed against each other in the past?
So far this season, these squads have battled in one matchup and the Hornets lost to the Knicks. In their previous meeting on October 26, 2022, the score was 134-131 in favor of the Knicks. In that game, the 49ers had a 50% field goal percentage and a 41.94% three pointer percentage, whereas the Knicks had a 45.88% field goal percentage and shot 36.67% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Charlotte grabbed 42 rebounds and 31 assists while New York wound up with 46 boards and 26 assists.
Betting Preview for the New York Knicks vs Charlotte 49ers NBA Game on December 9 2022
Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
When: Friday, December 9, 2022
Betting on the New York Knicks
Record: 12-13 | Atlantic Division Standing: 5
The New York Knicks have won two consecutive matchups and are in the bottom position in the division and 9th in the conference at the present time. In their most recent game they were beaten by the Indiana Pacers, 121-107, in spite of an excellent performance from RJ Barrett. To that point, Barrett accounted for 26 points (73.33 FG%) and Alec Burks had 22 points (50.0 FG%). Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has framed their odds for the upcoming game against Charlotte on Friday.
Absences and Injuries
The Knicks will play without Obi Toppin (Knee), Dennis Smith Jr. and Dennis Smith (Ankle), and Ryan Arcidiacono (Ankle).
Betting on the Charlotte 49ers
Record: 7-18 | Southeast Division Standing: 4
The Charlotte 49ers were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their most recent game on Wednesday, 121-114, in spite of the solid showing from Terry Rozier. Rozier came up with 42 points (65.22 FG%, 10 3-pointers), whereas Gordon Hayward, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, added 28 points (61.11 FG%). The Hornets are 13th currently in the conference. Make sure you read our evaluation of the odds for Friday’s game further down and consider how the team’s recent performance could influence their meeting versus New York.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the 49ers are without Gordon Hayward (Shoulder), Cody Martin (Quad), Lamelo Ball (Ankle), and Dennis Smith Jr. and Dennis Smith (Ankle). Mark Williams (Ankle) is listed as questionable.
Knicks vs Hornets | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Charlotte 49ers (+146) at FanDuel
The New York Knicks are considered the favorite. The team has a winning percentage of 40% in the last 10 games (four wins and six losses) while the Charlotte 49ers have gotten 30% in the last 10 games (a record of three wins and seven losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 225 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be under 225.
The Charlotte 49ers have logged an average of 104.0 points a game in the 10 games since November 17, although their average per game while playing at home has been lower at 99.2. On the other hand, the New York Knicks have registered 112.5 points per outing over their most recent 10 games, though the team’s average per game of 110.8 while away has been lower.
Spread Pick: New York Knicks -4 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The New York Knicks will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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