Now without Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets (33-23, fifth in the Eastern Conference) are trying to hold on to a playoff spot. They’ll visit the New York Knicks (31-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Monday night as they adjust to their new-look crew.
These teams meet up for the third time on this schedule. In the last clash, in late January, the Nets won, 122-115, paced by 32 points from the now-departed Irving, while Jalen Brunson poured in 26 points for the other side.
Let’s size this one up before making our Nets vs Knicks prediction.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Odds
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Information
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.
Date and Time: Monday, February 13, 2023, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: https://livestreamsports.co/
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Recent Scores
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds. James Harden scored 29 points in his first game in Brooklyn since being traded a year ago to begin a Big Three breakup. The Nets bowed to the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-98, Saturday night.
Philly took home a victory instead of heading to overtime after Spencer Dinwiddie let go of a three-pointer too late, which was confirmed by a video review.
Harden also had six rebounds and six assists after being booed in introductions and then early in the contest. He arrived in January 2021 to play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Then he asked to be traded and was gone just 13 months later, swapped in a deal for Ben Simmons at last season’s trade deadline.
New York beat Utah Jazz, 126-120, Saturday night as Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his 38 points in the first half, and Josh Hart had 11 points as a reserve in his Knicks debut.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Betting Analysis
Brooklyn Nets Facts to Know
The Nets are 6-6 against divisional foes this go-round. Brooklyn has also performed well in close games, compiling a 7-2 record in games decided by three points or fewer.
Nicolas Claxton has been good for 13 points, 9.1 rebounds each time out for the Nets. Cameron Thomas — a budding star, it seems — is averaging 12.7 points over the last ten games for the Nets.
That span has seen the team go 4-6, averaging 116.1 points and 39.6 rebounds while allowing opponents 119.4 points per game in NBA team stats.
New York Knicks Facts to Know
New York has posted a 21-16 record against opponents in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are fifth in the conference with 33.9 defensive rebounds per game, led by Julius Randle, who’s averaging 8.6 boards per outing in NBA player stats.
New York Knicks stats show Randle is also scoring 24.9 points and dishing out 4.2 assists per game for New York. Brunson is averaging 28.1 points — and shooting an impressive 50.8% — over the past ten matchups.
Over that same stretch, the Knicks have gone 6-4, averaging 114.1 points and 45.1 rebounds. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.
Updates
For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is out with a thumb injury. The Nets will be missing Seth Curry (adductor).
Still, this is one of the easier NBA picks today.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Betting Preview
New York is listed as a three-point favorite in NBA odds today for this one, with -110 odds to cover. The Nets have the same chances to stay within that total.
On the money line, the Knicks are -156, while Brooklyn is a +132 underdog. The total is set at 220.5 points, with the over and under both at -110.
We’re all set to make our Nets vs Knicks prediction.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Betting Prediction
The Nets not only lost their two most talented players, but their chances at a title are dwindling. It’s going to take a lot for Brooklyn to get any sort of momentum down the stretch with such drastic changes.m
The Brooklyn Nets standings will slide as the NBA schedule rolls on. That all being said, our Nets vs Knicks prediction is that Brooklyn loses it first of a number of upcoming NBA matchups and New York covers.
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