The New York Knicks (27-23) and Brooklyn Nets (29-19) meet Saturday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs Thursday in a 120-117 overtime win at the Boston Celtics. F Julius Randle scored a game-high 37 points as New York won back-to-back games after losing 4 straight. The Knicks are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600.
The Nets failed to cover as 8-point home favorites Thursday in a 130-122 loss vs. the Detroit Pistons. G Kyrie Irving (40 points) scored 30 or more for the 5th-straight game, tying his career high and the Nets NBA record. The Nets are 1-6 ATS vs. the Knicks in their last 7 meetings in Brooklyn.
Saturday will be the 2nd of 4 meetings this season between these teams. In the 1st meeting Nov. 9, the Nets covered as 3.5-point home favorites with a 112-85 win.
Knicks at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at noon ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Nets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +1.5 (-105) | Nets -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Nets key injuries
Knicks
- C Mitchell Robinson (thumb) out
Nets
- F Kevin Durant (knee) out
- F Ben Simmons (knee) questionable
- F T.J. Warren (shin) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 114, Knicks 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nets (-125) should win, but there is no need to pay the extra juice on the moneyline when Brooklyn should win by more than 1 point. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET NETS -1.5 (-115).
New York may be due for a letdown after an impressive overtime win vs. the East-leading Celtics on national television. The Nets should be extra motivated to bounce back after an embarrassing effort vs. the Pistons, which resulted in Detroit winning its 1st game in Brooklyn in almost 5 years. Irving is averaging 39 points per game over his last 4 and should be able to will the Nets to a win Saturday. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 223.5 (-108).
The Under is 4-0 in Brooklyn’s last 4 home games vs. teams with a winning record on the road and 6-1 in the Nets’ last 7 after failing to cover in their previous game. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other as the Under has hit in 12 of the last 17 meetings. Look for these trends to continue Saturday.
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