New York Knicks will pay a visit to the Rocky Mountains and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets are returning home after a four-game road swing that included stops in San Antonio, Indiana, Boston, and Chicago.
This should be one of the better NBA matchups on the schedule. Let’s break this one down before making some Knicks vs Nuggets predictions and see what are the best NBA picks today.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets (9-4) have gotten off to one of the better starts in the Western Conference. They’ve come out on top in five of their last six, the only setback coming against the Celtics.
Nuggets’ Shooting Ball Percentage
Denver has been a fantastic shooting team this year, ranking fifth in points per game (117.1), first in field goal percentage (50.4%), and first in three-point percentage (42.3%).
They know how to share the ball, too, passing out 28.9 assists per game, the second-most in the league.
Center Nikola Jokic paces the squad with 20.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. Forward Michael Porter Jr. (18.0 points per game) and guard Jamal Murray (16.2) have helped on the offensive end.
Key Injuries
Looking at the recent Denver Nuggets injuries, the most noticeable absence in this one will be that of Jokic, who’s being held out due to health and safety protocols.
Forward Aaron Gordon is questionable due to illness and guards Bones Hyland (COVID-19 protocols) and Ish Smith (calf) are both doubtful.
Betting Trends to Know
The Nuggets are 6-7 against the spread at this juncture and are 7-6 in the over/under.
New York Knicks
Since the start of the month, the Knicks (7-7) have alternated wins and losses each time out. Most recently, New York handed Utah its third consecutive loss — a 118-111 decision.
That win came after a defeat in which the Knicks posted 135 points at home against Oklahoma City and still lost by 10.
As evidenced by that output, New York isn’t afraid to let it fly. The team ranks third in the NBA in field goals attempted per game (92.7), and ninth in threes attempted per game (35.2).
On the glass, they’ve been pretty impressive, pulling down nearly 13 offensive rebounds per contest (third in the league) and 47.0 boards per outing as a whole (also third).
Julius Randle at the Lead
Forward Julius Randle has led the scoring charge for the Knicks, pouring in 20.4 points per game, including seven efforts of more than 20 points thus far.
According to the NBA player stats, guards Jalen Brunson (19.9 points per game) and R.J. Barrett (18.9) have been steady scorers, as well.
Key Injuries
Before making New York Knicks prediction, make sure to check out the injury report. Center Mitchell Robinson missed the clash with the Jazz with a right knee sprain.
To this point in the NBA schedule, he’s averaging 6.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per outing.
Betting Trends to Know
The under has hit in each of New York’s four most recent away tilts and also in its last four road contests as an underdog. Against the spread, the Knicks are 0-5 in their previous five games after a win.
New York is 6-7-1 against the spread overall, 8-6-0 on the over/under, and is 3-5 when not favored.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Odds
Before making our Knicks vs Nuggets predictions, we need to know the lines; let’s take a look at the NBA odds today.
Denver is favored in this one at -3.5 on the point spread. They’re listed at -110 in that respect, and the Knicks have the same odds to cover.
On the money line, the Nuggets are -165, and New York +145 underdogs. The total is set at 228, with both the over and under set at -110.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Betting Picks
- Take the Knicks to win outright, being that they’re not dealing with the same number of injuries that Denver is
- Go with the over because New York shoots the ball and ton, and the Nuggets are one of the most consistent scoring teams in the league
- We’re taking the Knicks to win outright; take the spread, too
Those are our Knicks vs Nuggets predictions.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Score Prediction
According to the NBA team stats, this one has all the making of a high-scoring showdown. Count on both teams to put up a lot of points, with a healthier Knicks crew ultimately earning a hard-fought triumph.
Score Prediction: New York Knicks 123, Denver Nuggets 118
NBA Pick: Knicks (+145)
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