The New York Knicks (1-5) and the Brooklyn Nets (2-4) go head-to-head at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 2-point favorites and will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217.5 points and it can be seen on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Nets (9.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 120-114, while the Knicks (11.5-point underdogs) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 128-100. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Brooklyn game finished 2 points over the projected point total of 232, while the New York game went 3 points over the projected point total of 225.
Brooklyn made 20 of their 42 three pointers (47.6 percent) while New York held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 23.6). Tim Hardaway Jr. played well for New York, putting up 24 points. D’Angelo Russell, meanwhile was a key piece for Brooklyn with 25 points, six rebounds and six assists.
New York appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this battle. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Knicks rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 percent), while Brooklyn ranks 20th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent). ,
Vegas tends to place the total high when the Nets are involved, as three of their 5 games have gone under the projected point total. Although Brooklyn has trouble winning games straight up (2-4 SU), they have a solid record against the spread (3-2).
It’s tough to find a trend for Knicks games in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Although New York has difficulty winning games outright (1-5 SU), they are 4-2 ATS.
In their first matchup this year, LeVert led the Nets to a 107-105 victory. He produced 28 points, six rebounds and five assists. Brooklyn was unable to cover as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 212 points, which was under the projected point total of 221.5. The Nets’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Knicks, who had a rate of 21.8.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Knicks rank 24th in points off turnovers per game (15.4) while the Nets rank last (13.9).
- Brooklyn ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while New York ranks 29th (24.0).
- The Knicks rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while the Nets rank 27th (5.5).
- New York ranks 14th in rebounds per game (43.9) while Brooklyn ranks last in rebounds allowed per game (46.6).
- Brooklyn ranks 22nd in fast break points per game (10.5) while New York ranks 29th (8.8).
- The Knicks rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.4) while the Nets rank last in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- The Nets rank fifth in assists allowed per game (21.7) while the Knicks rank 21st (23.9).
- Neither of these teams are great at stealing the ball. New York is 28th in the league with 6.8 steals per game while Brooklyn is last with 6.2 steals per game.
- New York ranks eighth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.8) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (47.4).
- When allowing below 100 points, Brooklyn is 14-1 and New York is 15-4.
- In games where they score above 100 points, the Knicks are 29-34 and the Nets are 26-39.
