The New York Knicks pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs NY Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Jazz in a 121-106 loss on Saturday. OG Anunoby led the team in scoring with 27 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 23 points with eight assists while Josh Hart chipped in with 17 points and six assists.
As a team, the Knicks shot just 39 percent from the field and 17 of 51 from the 3-point line, but they were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 38-23 in the second quarter. Mikal Bridges had a night to forget as he finished with just seven points on three of 15 shooting from the field. The Knicks will take on the Mavericks after this game.
Denver Nuggets
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been on a great run as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after making light work of the Lakers in a 127-102 statement win on Saturday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, Michael Porter Jr added 24 points with 11 rebounds and four assists while Christian Braun chipped in with 16 points on seven of seven shooting.
As a team, the Nuggets shot a sizzling 61 percent from the field and 16 of 32 from the 3-point line as they struggled in the first half and trailed going into halftime before they flipped a switch and outscored the Lakers by 70-39 in the second half to make it look easy in the end. The Nuggets will play against the Jazz and Clippers following this one.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last 12 games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games against the Nuggets following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.9) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 7th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.7) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (8.8) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.3).
- The Nuggets rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.1).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (82.4%).
Denver Nuggets vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are still keeping eyes on Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride who are both questionable, while the Nuggets are still playing without the injured Aaron Gordon. The Knicks were playing some great basketball before they laid an egg against the Jazz on Saturday, while the Nuggets have continued to stay hot with a statement win over the Lakers in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side here, but with the line so short, I am sticking with the Nuggets to get the job done at home.