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The New York Knicks (9-7) visit the Denver Nuggets (9-6) Monday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
New York was demolished 121-106 at the Utah Jazz Saturday as an 8.5-point favorite. The Knicks allowed Utah to shoot 50.6% from the field and 55.9% from deep while also being outrebounded 52-40. The loss ended a 4-game win streak for the Knicks.
Denver beat down the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 Saturday while covering as a 4-point road underdog. C Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-level start to the season with 34 points and 13 rebounds in the win. The Nuggets also shot a whopping 61% from the field and won the rebounding battle 48-32.
Knicks at Nuggets 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 noon ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Nuggets -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-110) | Nuggets -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Knicks at Nuggets key injuries
Knicks
- G Miles McBride (knee) questionable
- F/C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (calf) out
- F Peyton Watson (hip) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 119, Knicks 117
Moneyline
PASS.
I slightly lean towards the Nuggets to win this game, especially if Towns is out, but they’re not worth the risk of betting on as -165 favorites. I recommend passing on this bet and playing the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN KNICKS +3.5 (-110).
New York has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and is 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
The Knicks, despite their record, are still a very good team, while Denver has some inconsistent pieces and is missing a big contributor on both sides of the ball in Gordon, so the Knicks have a good shot at covering here.
This is a lean because this bet depends heavily on the health of Towns, who has been the best player for New York this year.
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-105).
The Over has hit in 2 of Denver’s last 3 games and is 7-3 in its last 10. For New York, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games and 4-2 in its last 6. The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings in Denver.
This bet is much safer if Towns is able to play, as he generates a lot of offense for New York while also being a bad defender, so he’s the perfect player to help the Over hit in any matchup.
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