LaMelo Ball Points - Player Prop Bet 4/12/2026

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NBA · Player Props

LaMelo Ball

G · Charlotte Hornets

Points

New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets · Apr 12, 2026

Updated Apr 12, 2026 6:08 PM EST

Analysis

LaMelo Ball Points Prop is currently Over/Under 23.5 (+106/-137).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 22.5 @ -108 before it was bet up to 23.5 @ +106.

Key Factors

Favors Over

LaMelo Ball has compiled 26.4 points per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 5.8 more than he's compiled overall this year on the road.
The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Favors Under

This year, opposing starting PGs have tallied 4.8 three attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Knicks, resulting in a hard matchup.
The 2nd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Hornets.
The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 20 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Hornets.
As a team, the Charlotte Hornets have been bad at getting to the foul line in recent days: worst in the league over the last 20 games without the home court advantage, totaling just 17.7 free throw attempts per game.