Knicks vs Nets Prediction
Give the Nets credit for finally winning a game, but beating up on the injured Pacers squad doesn’t move the needle much. As I’ve said before, the Nets lack true direction, talent, and aren’t a team I’m excited to back. It’s even more of a case here with the Nets on the end of a back-to-back. The Nets also haven’t beaten the Knicks since January 2023.
Obviously you’re not asking the Nets to win with this spread, but with the Knicks at home and the rest advantage, this game shouldn’t be close. I just don’t have much interest in the Nets at all. Thick number, but it’s Knicks or pass for me in this New York rivalry.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pistons, beat the Pacers, and they play the Hornets next. The Nets have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 21 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 20.8 points and 7 rebounds. Moritz Wagner is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Brown Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bulls, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Bulls next. The Knicks have lost 5 of their last 7 regular season games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 109.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points and 3.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Landry Shamet is dishing out 2.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games against the Nets.
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last 10 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won three of their last four games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last six games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for second-chance points per game (4.2) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Moritz Wagner ranks T4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (57.1%) this season.
- Julius Randle is one of only 11 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st for second-chance points per game (21.0) this season.
- The Nets rank 30th for points in the paint per game (37.7) this season.
- Nine different Nets players have scored 15+ points in a game this season- the most in the league.