Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction 12-20-23 NBA Picks
Brooklyn Nets (13-13) vs New York Knicks (15-11)
2023-12-20 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +1 -- Over/Under: 233
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The New York Knicks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Brooklyn Nets are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks lost to the Jazz and Clippers last week but are coming off wins over the Suns and Lakers. The New York Knicks are averaging 114.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points and 9.6 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and Immanuel Quickley is grabbing 3 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six games at Barclays Center.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Knicks’ last eight games at Barclays Center.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off losses to the Nuggets, Warriors, and Jazz. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 116.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie is the third double-digit scorer, and Lonnie Walker IV is dishing 1.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Nets’ last four games at Barclays Center following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
The New York Knicks are playing the better ball at the moment, but they’re on the road where 8 of their 11 losses have come this season and they’ve lost 8 of the last 10 games against the Nets. Speaking of the Nets, they’re 17-8-1 ATS on the season. Even with three straight losses and three failed covers, the Nets are one of the top moneymakers in the league right now. Toss up game, I lean Nets.