The Brooklyn Nets and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pistons, beat the Pacers, and they play the Raptors next. The Nets have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 51.9 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 23.1 points and 8 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 1.4 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Terance Mann is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 40.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Timberwolves and Wizards, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Knicks have won 3 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 119 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.3 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 3.3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 5.3 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.9 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 40.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 20 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 12 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last 11 games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The road team has won each of the Nets’ last five games.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last five games against the Knicks following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges has recorded three games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.6) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (23.1) and rebounds (8.0) per game this season.
- Nicolas Claxton ranks T9th in the league for second chance points (33) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (15.3).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (7.4).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.2).
Knicks vs Nets Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith and Cam Thomas.
Knicks vs Nets Prediction
The Knicks are rested and healthy, and they’re running into a Nets team that’s showing they’re in full on tank mode. On paper, this should be a blowout. However, we usually don’t see numbers this large in the NBA. This will be the fourth time since 2002 where the Knicks are favorites of 15 or more points. Again, you don’t see these numbers in this league. Sunday afternoon, this could be a get in and get out situation. There are better options out there, but if forced to pick, I’m leaning toward the points with the Nets.