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The Denver Nuggets (28-18) and the New York Knicks (31-16) meet Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 with a 145-118 win in Denver as a 3-point underdog on Nov. 25 as the Over (234.5) comfortably cashed
New York has won 4 of the past 5 meetings in this series, while also cashing at a 4-1 against the spread (ATS) clip in the span since Nov. 16, 2022. The Under has a 3-2 edge in that 5-game stretch, while going 5-4 in the past 9 meetings.
The Nuggets lost 129-121 in Chicago on Monday night, falling outright to the Bulls as a 9.5-point underdog as the Over (247) cashed. Denver has lost and failed to cover 2 in a row, while the Over has cashed in 4 straight, and 6 of the past 7 outings.
The Knicks’ offense have been on fire in the past 2 games, posting 143 points in each game against the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. New York has won 4 straight games, while going 3-1 ATS. The Over has hit in the past 2 games, and 6 of the past 9 outings since Jan. 10.
Nuggets at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Knicks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +3.5 (-115) | Knicks -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Knicks key injuries
Nuggets
- F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
Knicks
- G Pacome Dadiet (toe) out
- G Josh Hart (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nuggets at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 129, Nuggets 121
Moneyline
The KNICKS (-150) are the play as moderate favorites if you’re a little on the conservative side, and you do not want to fool around with the points.
New York has won 4 games in a row, and for whatever reason, has had the number of the Nuggets (+125) is recent seasons, taking 4 of the past 5 in this series.
Against the spread
The KNICKS -3.5 (-105) are worth a look laying the 2 buckets. It’s a much better play if you’re a more traditional bettor, and not afraid of a little more risk.
New York has covered 2 in a row, while going 4-2 ATS in the past 6 games, while cashing in 3 straight at home. The Knicks are 11-7 ATS in the past 18 games at MSG, too.
For the Nuggets +3.5 (-115), they’ve lost and failed to cover the past 2 games, both on the road, but there is risk. Denver had covered its previous 6 away from home before this recent skid.
Over/Under
OVER 239.5 (-110) is a big number, but it’s still a decent play.
The Over has hit in 4 in a row for Denver, while cashing at 6 of the past 7 games. It has allowed at least 123 points in each of the previous 3 outings.
New York has scored 143 points in 2 straight games, while the Over has a 6-3 edge in the previous 9 games. And, again, the Over cashed in the first meeting on Nov. 25 rather easily, totaling 263 points.
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