At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets will host the New York Knicks in a divisional matchup. The Knicks (-188) are favored by 4.5 points over the Nets (+154). The over/under line is set at 223 points.
New York is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-17. They have won three straight games. On the other side, Brooklyn is 11th in the East at 17-25.
New York Knicks Preview
The Knicks have won three straight games and are favored by 4.5 points in today’s matchup with the Nets. As the favorite, the Knicks have gone 19-6 this season and have won three straight games against the spread.
New York’s most recent win came against the Raptors, where they won by a score of 126-100. The Knicks were favored by 7.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for the game was 229.5 points.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 18-24-1, and their games have averaged 225.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223 points, and the Knicks have seen an average combined scoring of 226.4 points.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 5th place with a record of 26-17. Against other teams in the East, they are 18-10 and 5-3 against division opponents. On the road, the Knicks are 13-11.
So far this season, the Knicks are averaging 115.2 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. On the road, they have been slightly better, averaging 116.2 points per game compared to 113.8 at home. In terms of scoring, they have outscored the NBA average in 51.2% of their games.
When it comes to their style of play, the Knicks are 27th in pace at 96.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46%, which is 20th in the league. Inside the arc, they are 23rd in two-point shooting at 52%.
One area where the Knicks have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 10th in made threes at 13.3 per game and have attempted the 13th most threes. Overall, they are shooting 37% from deep. In terms of free throws, they are 10th in makes and 8th in attempts.
This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 3rd position in the league while permitting an average of 110.6 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 13 per game, which is 16th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 3.8 per game.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
The Nets are 17-25 this season and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-13 compared to 4-12 against the West.
As the underdog, the Nets are 7-20 this season and have been the underdog in 27 of their 42 games. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs and are looking to end a four-game ATS losing streak as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Clippers by a score of 125-114. The O/U line for that game was 227, and the Nets were getting 10.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 22-20, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 223.
This season, the Nets have been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 13.7 made threes per game, which is 7th in the NBA. They have also been efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 36% from three.
When playing at home, Brooklyn is averaging 115.8 points per game compared to 112.7 on the road. Overall, they are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 114.2 points per game. In terms of pace, the Nets are 23rd in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
So far, Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the league at 45%. When it comes to assists, the Nets are 17th in the NBA with 26.3 per game.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 17th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.8 points per game. Opponents are hitting 52.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.1% of their three-point attempts.
The Knicks and Nets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Knicks have a record of 3-0. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 237 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1. As the host vs. the Knicks, the Nets have gone 1-2 vs the spread.
How to Bet Nets vs. Knicks in New York
As the underdogs with a spread of +4.5, we recommend going with the Nets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the Knicks and Nets to reach a combined total of 217 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Nets +4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 223