We’ve got a huge 13-game slate in the NBA on Wednesday headlined by a huge matchup between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Both teams will be desperate to secure the win as they fight to improve their current positioning in the Eastern Conference, while also looking to reign supreme in New York City. Can Julius Randle lead the Knicks to victory or will Kevin Durant guide the Nets to success? Our NBA expert has given their picks, predictions and best bets for this game, so let’s break them down.
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NBA New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
This game should prove to be every bit as entertaining as it is anticipated to be, but it may not be a high-scoring matchup. The Nets have improved their defense recently while their scoring has dropped off a little. As for the Knicks, they’ve never been renowned for their scoring but defense should be solid given they won’t have to worry about Kyrie Irving.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets spread, odds & betting lines
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
Point Spread: Knicks +2.5, Nets -2.5
Total Points Over/Under: 223.5 points
Money Line Odds: Knicks +120, Nets -140
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New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets expert picks
We’ve got 2 standout NBA picks for tonight’s game between the Knicks and Nets.
Knicks vs Nets point spread pick: Knicks +2.5 (-110)
The Nets continue to operate in the absence of Kyrie Irving as he serves a five-game suspension, having gone 1-2 so far without him after dropping their most recent game against the Mavericks. They’ll return home after a three-game road trip to take on the Knicks, who should head into Brooklyn with some momentum after beating the Timberwolves.
Kyrie Irving is the Nets’ second-leading scorer this season, so Kevin Durant has had to up his game even more despite the fact that he was already the clear leader and playmaker on the team. They were able to beat the Hornets and Wizards without Irving, but they fell up short against a great team in Dallas.
The Knicks have the type of talent and depth in this game to outmatch the Nets similar to how the Mavericks did. Jalen Brunson leads a dynamic offense that ranks 10th in points per game and a major advantage the Knicks have in this game is their depth. The Knicks bench scores the 5th most points per game while the Nets rank all the way at 28th. Durant already has enough pressure to lead the Nets and keep them in games, but the lack of support around him from the rest of the starting lineup and the bench players is a major issue. Therefore, the well-balanced Knicks should be able to outlast the Nets in this game.
Nuggets vs Thunder Over/Under totals pick: Under 223.5 (-110)
The under is the best option in this game, as it’s difficult to see the Nets’ offense keeping pace with the Knicks. Although Kevin Durant is averaging 31 points per game, the Nets will be without their second-leading scorer in Kyrie Irving. The Nets already struggled offensively as they rank 20th in points per game, so Irving’s absence hurts their offensive potential even more. However, as inconsistent as the Nets have been offensively, their defense has been solid as they allow the 12th fewest points per game to opponents. Therefore, the Nets should be able to rely on their defense and limit the Knicks in this matchup. In fact, the under has hit in 5 straight games for Brooklyn, so look for that trend to continue in this game.
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