New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
New York Knicks Line | -10.5 |
Brooklyn Nets Line | +10.5 |
Total | 222.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this battle of New York, the Knicks, after hosting the Atlanta Hawks last night, are visiting the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have given up on this season and are on a free fall, with three consecutive losses and just a single win in their last nine games. The Knicks have been struggling lately, as they alternating wins and losses for the past two weeks, and are facing a Nets team that has been much weaker at home.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: De’Angelo Russell, Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, Trendon Watford, Bojan Bogdanovic, Maxwell Lewis, De’Anthony Melton are out.
New York Knicks Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable, Mitchell Robinson is out
Brooklyn Nets Form and Trends
The Nets have a 14-29 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the East. Brooklyn is 22-30-1 against the spread and 22-21 in over/under, while having a 5-12 home record. The Nets are 1-8 in their last 9 games and 3-2 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Nets are coming off a 101-127 road loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cam Thomas leads the Nets in scoring with 24.7 points, adding 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Cam Johnson adds 19.6 points and 4.2 rebounds.
New York Knicks Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 27-16 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 21-21-1 against the spread and 24-19 in over/under, while having a 13-8 home record. The Knicks are 4-5 in their last 9 games, and 3-6 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 99-116 home defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 26 points, and in assists made with 7.4 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25.4 points and a team-high 13.9 rebounds.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Nets average 106.6 point per game, which is just 29th in the league. Brooklyn shoot with 44.5% from the field (26th) and 36% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they allow 114 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Knicks average 117 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. New York shoots with 49.4% from the field, which is the third-best in the league, and with 37.8% from beyond the arc, which is the 5th-best in the league. Defensively, they allow 111.1 points per game (9th).
The Knicks have won both previous meetings against the Nets this season. Both were at home, by 114-104 and 124-122. The Knicks have won their last 8 meetings against the Nets and are 5-2-1 against the spread. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
In this New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -10.5 road favorites. The Knicks are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, but they are playing their second game in two nights, and they have been very unstable lately. The Knicks have also not covered the spread in any of their two meetings against the Nets this season, so surprisingly, the value here lies with the home team. Take the Brooklyn Nets and lay the plus points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets +10.5
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