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The New York Knicks (6-6) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (5-8) to Madison Square Garden Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0
The Nets lost to the Knicks 124-122 Friday at Madison Square Garden, closing as an 8.5-point road underdog. Brooklyn has lost 4 of its last 5 games, but is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is just 5-8 on the season, but 10-3 ATS, including 6-1 ATS on the road. They are led by G Cam Thomas, who is averaging 25.3 points per game (PPG).
The Knicks have traded off winning and losing over their last 6 games and are 2-4 ATS in those. New York has scored at least 111 points in all 6 games, so it has been its defense that has struggled. Offensively, the Knicks are led by F Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 26.5 points and 12.2 rebounds per game.
Nets at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:24 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Knicks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +9.5 (-110) | Knicks -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nets at Knicks key injuries
Nets
- G Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- C Nic Claxton (back) out
- F Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) out
- F Ziaire Williams (hip) questionable
Knicks
- C Miles Robinson (ankle) out
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 118, Nets 110
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to consider a moneyline play here. The Knicks are far too expensive of a favorite to take, and the Nets haven’t consistently won enough this season to assume they can pull off the upset either.
Against the spread
BET NETS +9.5 (-110).
The Knicks are one of the worst teams in the NBA at covering after a win and are just 1-4 ATS in that situation. They are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games and 2-3 ATS at home.
The Nets haven’t consistently won, but they have kept games close. In their last 5 games as an underdog of between 8-15 points, they are 4-1 ATS. Five of their last 6 games have had single-digit ending margins.
Take NETS +9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 219.5 (-110).
The Nets have gone Over in 3 straight games, averaging 118 points over their last 2 games. They have allowed at least 124 points in 2 straight as well. Brooklyn is 7-6 O/U on the season.
The Knicks are 4-2 O/U over their last 6 games and are 7-5 O/U on the season. New York has allowed at least 124 points 3 times in its last 4 games. Considering those trends, back OVER 219.5 (-110).
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