Need a Nets vs. Knicks prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Knicks hit the road to face the Nets on Wednesday, Dec 20 at 7:30 ET. The current total stands at 233, with the Knicks being favored by 1 as they play on the road. Check out our Nets vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Knicks -1
- Total 233
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 125 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- The last five games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Will the Knicks Win on the Road?
With a 15-11 record, the Knicks are above .500 as they get ready to face the Nets. In the Eastern Conference, they are 5th and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
In their previous game, the Knicks’ offense finished with 114 points, which is right in line with their current average of 114.5 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Jalen Brunson with 29 points. Julius Randle also added 27 points for the Knicks.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 8 in the league at 111.7 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 29th in blocked shots at 3.3 per game.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
With their current record of 13-13, the Nets are looking to get above .500 as they prepare to take on the Knicks. In the Atlantic Division, they are currently in 4th place and are 9th in the Eastern Conference.
The Nets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 108 points vs. the Jazz. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.3% while connecting on 16 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Cam Thomas with 32 points. Spencer Dinwiddie also added 17 points for the Nets.
Coming into today’s game, the Nets’ defense is giving up an average of 115.1 points per contest.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 10th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.8 rejections per game.
Nets vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. For his matchup against the Nets, we recommend taking the under on Jalen Brunson and his prop bet of 25.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 25.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 25.5 Points (-125)
Nets vs. Knicks Predictions
Our bet is on the Knicks for a win, and we project the score to be 118-109. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Knicks with the spread at -1.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233, and our model projects the Knicks and Nets to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Knicks -1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook