The Knicks (5-5) have dropped 7 straight to Brooklyn (4-7) and 12 of the past 15 head to head games so they want to take back the Big Apple on Wednesday night. That might be tough against a Nets team that might be finding their stride, going 2-1 on their most recent 3 game road trip with the lone loss coming by just 2 points in Dallas on Monday. New York has alternated wins and losses over their last four head into the Knicks vs Nets matchup.
Before Betting on Knicks vs Nets
It’s the same formula for a lot of teams, but when the Knicks can score the basketball they win. In New York’s five victories this season they are averaging over 120 points per game, One of the reasons the Knicks have to score so much to win games is because their defense ranks 22nd in points allowed, although they are 14th in defensive efficiency.
New York might have a hard time finding the bottom of the hoop on Wednesday night considering the Nets are playing much better defense since parting ways with coach Steve Nash. The Nets held all three opponents to 96 points or less on their recent three game road swing.
The Nets will obviously be without Kyrie Irving on Wednesday night as that whole situation tries to get sorted out, but Brooklyn is finding some nice depth as Kevin Durant didn’t score more than 27 points on the three game road trip and they almost went 3-0. The Knicks got some nice life out of Julius Randle on Monday as he dropped a season high 31 points.
New York vs Brooklyn NBA Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Knicks (2.2) | Nets (1.71) | 222.5 | Knicks+2.5 (1.87) | Nets -2.5 (1.95) |
| Bovada | Knicks (2.3) | Nets (1.66) | 223 | Knicks+3 (1.9) | Nets -3 (1.95) |
| BetUS | Knicks (2.2) | Nets (1.7) | 223 | Knicks+3 (1.91) | Nets -3 (1.91) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Knicks (2.2) | Nets (1.71) | 222.5 | Knicks+2.5 (1.87) | Nets -2.5 (1.95) |
| Pinnacle | Knicks (2.28) | Nets (1.70) | 222.5 | Knicks+3 (1.93) | Nets -3 (1.97) |
| MyBookie | Knicks (2.18) | Nets (1.69) | 222.5 | Knicks+3 (1.9) | Nets -3 (1.9) |
Knicks vs Nets Prediction & Pick
The Knicks are on an alternating wins and losses trend and they just beat Minnesota 120-107 on Monday leaving them due for a defeat. It’s hard to see New York getting near the 120 points they’ve needed to win lately as the Nets have been playing improved defense. Brooklyn having some nice recent dominance over the Knicks with 7 straight wins only solidifies this play.
Pick: Nets -2.5
