The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nets vs Knicks prediction.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently lost to the Pacers, Magic, Spurs, Pelicans, and Bucks. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 21.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks recently beat the Kings and Warriors while losing to the Nuggets. The New York Knicks are averaging 111.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Each of the Knicks’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Each of the Nets’ last four day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Nets vs Knicks prediction
The Nets continue to look like a team that’s ready for the season to end. The Nets have lost 8 of their last 10 games and have failed to cover 7 of those as well. I doubt an early start on a Saturday motivates the Nets to snap out of this funk. The Knicks have won and covered each of the last four games against the Nets. The Knicks are getting healthier, and they’re fighting for a top four seed in the East, and these are layups to gain ground in the standings. This should be a double-digit win for the Knicks at home. I’ll lay the points.