The Knicks (-188) are favored by 4.5 points (-110) over the Nets (+154) in a divisional NBA matchup. The over/under line is set at 223 points.
Brooklyn is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-25, while New York is 5th in the East at 26-17. The Knicks have won three straight games.
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- New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets
- Today’s matchup between the Knicks and Nets features two teams that prefer to play at a slower pace. The Knicks are currently favored by 4.5 points on the road, with the over/under set at 223.
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In their most recent game, the Knicks covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites with a 126-100 win over the Raptors. The O/U line for that game was 229.5.
New York has won three straight games and is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-17. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-10 and 5-3 in the Atlantic Division.
This season, the Knicks have been favored in 25 of their 43 games and have a record of 19-6 in those games. As the favorite, they are 16-9 against the spread and have covered the spread in three straight games.
The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 18-24-1, and their last five games have gone under the posted total. Today’s O/U line is set at 223, and their games have averaged 225.7 points per game this season.
On the road, the Knicks are 13-11 straight-up and 12-13 against the spread. Their ATS record for the season is 25-18, and they are favored by 4.5 points today.
Knicks Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Knicks have been an above-average offensive team, ranking 16th in the NBA in scoring at 115.2 points per game. On the road, they have been even better, averaging 116.2 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 11th in the NBA in both three-point percentage (37%) and makes per game (13.3). Overall, they are 20th in field goal percentage (46%).
Despite being 29th in assists, the Knicks are 4th in offensive rebounds. In terms of free throws, they are 10th in both makes (18.9) and attempts (24.2) per game.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best in the league this season, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 110.6. In their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 99 points per game.
One area where the Knicks have been particularly stingy is at the free-throw line, ranking 5th in made free throws allowed per game at 21.0. Over their last five games, they have given up just 14.6 made free throws per game.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.1% of games vs. the Knicks. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 53.5% of games vs. New York.
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Today, the Nets are 4.5-point underdogs against the Knicks. This season, Brooklyn has been the underdog in 27 of their 42 games. As the underdog, they are 7-20 straight-up and 11-14 against the spread.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 22-20, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230 points, which is higher than today’s line of 223.
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 points. Brooklyn was getting 10.5 points going into the game, resulting in an ATS loss.
For the season, the Nets are 17-25 and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-13 and 1-4 against Atlantic Division opponents. At home, they are 10-10.
On average, the O/U line in Nets games is 228.5, and their games have averaged 230 points. This season, their O/U record is 22-20.
Nets Trends
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Nets have an ATS mark of just 2-7-1 in their last ten games. Brooklyn posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- In their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-1-1 vs. the spread.
Despite being 19th in the NBA in scoring at 114.2 points per game, the Nets have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 115.8 points per game at the Barclays Center. Overall, Brooklyn has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.2% of their games.
One of the strengths of the Nets’ offense has been their three-point shooting. They are 7th in the league in both three-point makes (13.7 per game) and attempts (37.8 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 36% (15th).
Brooklyn’s pace of play is 23rd in the NBA standings at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Nets are 26th at 45%. Inside the arc, they are shooting 52% (24th).
When it comes to points allowed, the Brooklyn Nets are 17th in the league at 115.8 points per game. At home, they are giving up 113.1 points per contest, which is 15th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, Brooklyn has been even better on the defensive end, ranking 7th in the league at 109.8 points per game allowed.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average 50% of the time vs. the Nets. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 54.8% of Brooklyn’s games.
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Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- New York Knicks -4.5 -188 Over 223
- Brooklyn Nets +4.5 +154 Under 223
Recommended Pick: Brooklyn Nets +4.5
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. Nets matchup, our bet is to grab the Nets at +4.5. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 109-108, we see the Nets as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223 and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the NBA teams, we like the under.
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