Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Betting Prediction 11/24/19

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The Brooklyn Nets (7-8), 2-point favorites, will be at Madison Square Garden to challenge the New York Knicks (4-12) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 211.5 points and it will air on YES Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks Betting Odds

In the Nets’ last outing, they had no trouble getting past the Sacramento Kings, 116-97, comfortably covering as 2-point favorites. The Knicks, meanwhile, were topped by the San Antonio Spurs, 111-104, and were unable to cover as 13-point underdogs. The Brooklyn game went 1.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5, while the New York game went 5 points over the projected point total of 210.

Brooklyn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 21.7) and a free throw rate of 0.272 (above their season average of 0.211). Sacramento had marks of 16.7 and 0.174, respectively, for those same stats. New York, on the other hand, forced San Antonio into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 11.7). New York was lifted by Marcus Morris, who finished with 20 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Spencer Dinwiddie had a good game for Brooklyn, recording 23 points and seven assists.

In their first matchup this season, Kyrie Irving led the Nets to a 113-109 win. He scored a game-high 26 points. The two teams combined to score 222 points, which was under the projected point total of 229, and Brooklyn was unable to cover as an 8-point favorite. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Brooklyn’s biggest advantages. They had 34 free throw attempts, while New York had 28.

Nets games have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (46.7 percent). Brooklyn comes into the game with records of 7-8 straight up (SU) and 7-7-1 against the spread (ATS).

Games featuring the Knicks have a tendency to finish under the total (66.7 percent). Additionally, New York is 4-12 SU and 8-7 ATS.

The Nets’ Dinwiddie has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 22 points,5.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Morris has averaged 20 points,7.8 rebounds during that same time frame for the Knicks.

The offensive glass could be a major edge for New York in this contest. The Knicks are among the NBA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.2 percent. Meanwhile, Brooklyn ranks 11th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 78.5 percent. It will also be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Nets rank third in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Knicks rank 28th.

Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Nets rank 12th (4.9).
  • Brooklyn ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (51.7) while New York ranks last (40.5).
  • The Knicks average 18.8 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Nets rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.2).
  • New York averages 8.5 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (8.6).
  • Brooklyn ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.9) while New York ranks 14th (45.8).
  • The Nets rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (36.5) while the Knicks rank 27th (29.1).
  • The Knicks rank first in second chance points per game (16.5) while the Nets rank 12th in second chance points allowed per game (12.6).
  • Brooklyn ranks 22nd in assists per game (22.9) while New York ranks 27th (20.6).
  • Brooklyn ranks 13th in fast break points per game (13.9) while New York ranks 28th (10.3).
  • New York is 1-1 when they allow below 100 points, while Brooklyn is 2-0.
  • The Nets are 7-6 when they score above 100 points, while the Knicks are 4-8.
  • New York is 3-4 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 3-3-1 ATS on the road.
  • The Nets have 4 overs, 2 unders and 1 push in 7 road games.
  • In 7 home games, the Knicks have 6 unders and 1 over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Nets are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 3-2.
  • In their last five games, Brooklyn has 4 unders and 1 over, while New York has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 1.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average).