The Knicks are ready to clash with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Jan 25. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on MSG. Denver enters this game as 2-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 222.5. Can the Nuggets pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Knicks vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -2
- Total 222.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 25
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 117 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Will Denver Win on the Road?
Across their last five games, the Nuggets are 4-1 and have an overall record of 31-14. In their 45 games, they have gone 17-10 against Western Conference teams and have a 14-4 record in non-conference play.
In their last game, the Nuggets put up 114 points against the Pacers. They shot 50% from the field and hit 11 threes. On the season, the Nuggets rank 3rd in the NBA with a 49% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 8th in percentage and 27th in made threes.
So far this season, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best defenses in the NBA, ranking 6th in points allowed per game. On the road, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game.
In terms of three-point defense, the Nuggets have been one of the best in the NBA, ranking 3rd in both three-pointers made and three-point shooting percentage allowed. Overall, opponents have made just 35.9% of their threes vs. the Nuggets.
When it comes to rebounds, Denver is 12th in the NBA in rebounds per game and 13th in defensive rebounds per game. They have also done a good job of protecting the rim, ranking 12th in blocked shots per game.
Will New York Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Heading into today’s game, the Knicks are looking to extend their win streak to five games. Overall, the Knicks are 27-17 and have gone 19-10 against other Eastern Conference teams. In non-conference games, the Knicks are 8-7.
Through the first part of the season, the Knicks offense has scored below their opponent’s defensive average in 56.8% of their games. Overall, New York is averaging 115 points per game, which ranks 16th in the league. Jalen Brunson is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 26.6 points per game, while Julius Randle is close behind at 24.2.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season, allowing just 110.4 points per game, which is the third-best mark in the NBA. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.4 points per contest, which is the second-best mark in the league.
Over their last five games, New York has been the top defense in the NBA, allowing just 100.8 points per game. During this stretch, they have been especially good at defending the three-point line, giving up just a 30.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 72.7% of games vs. the Knicks. Additionally, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 52.3% of games vs. New York.
Knicks vs. Nuggets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. For his matchup against the Knicks, we recommend taking the under on Jalen Brunson and his prop bet of 28.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 27.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 28.5 Points (-125)
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Knicks vs. Nuggets Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Nuggets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 118-112. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Nuggets at -2.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Knicks to score a combined 230 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Nuggets -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook