The Denver Nuggets and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Thunder and Pistons, and they play the Bulls next. The Nuggets have won 10 of their last 16 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 26 points and 4.3 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Wizards and Lakers, and they play the Pistons next. The Knicks have won 7 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.6 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.2 points and 2.9 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.3 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight home games against the Nuggets following a win.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last seven games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Nuggets’ last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.9) this season.
- Landry Shamet is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.5) this season.
- Peyton Watson is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.5).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.9).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
Knicks vs Nuggets Injury Report
Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Tamar Bates are out for the Nuggets. Christian Braun is questionable.
Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson are out for the Knicks.
Knicks vs Nuggets Prediction
The Knicks are on a heater as of late, posting a 7-0 SU and ATS record in their last 7 games. The Knicks should be favorites in their current form. However, as I said yesterday, I have a hard time leaving points on the table with the Nuggets when Jokic is on the court. The Nuggets had their chances to beat the Pistons last night, and they’ve been at their best on the road, where they’ve won 19 games. The underdog has also covered 5 of the last 8 games between the Nuggets and Knicks. Assuming Jokic and others from yesterday play today, I’ll grab the points.