The New York Knicks (23-32) look to end their six-game losing streak when they compete against the Brooklyn Nets (14-40) at the Barclays Center. Action gets underway at 7:30 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 19 and will air on YES and MSG.
The Nets lost big to the Grizzlies 109-90 in their last game. Brook Lopez was the team’s leading scorer, recording 20 points. The Knicks, meanwhile, are coming off a tough 111-108 loss to the Wizards in their last outing. Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and recorded 13 rebounds earning his 16th double-double of the season.
Both teams have won a game in the season series. The Nets had the upper hand in the most recent game, a 110-104 win. Derrick Williams was the top overall scorer in the game with 31 points.
The Nets enter the game with records of 14-40 Straight Up (SU) and 26-27-1 Against The Spread (ATS). They have the same record SU and ATS against division opponents, going 6-4. Brooklyn has stepped up their play against division opponents, averaging 104.1 points per game, well over their season average of 96.3.
On the other side, the Knicks have a record of 29-25-1 ATS and 23-32 SU. In divisional games, New York has gone 4-6 SU and ATS. The Knicks convert their free throws at a high percentage, leading the league at .808.
With the Nets’ last win against New York, their SU record against the Knicks moves to 6-4 over the last 10 meetings. However, the Knicks lead the matchup ATS with a record of 6-4.
Predictions: SU Winner – NY
Notes
Brooklyn scores an average of 96.3 points per game (ranked 28th), while New York gives up 101.3 points per game (ranked 13th).
On average, Brooklyn puts up 96.8 points per home game (ranked 28th), while New York allows 101.7 points per away game (ranked 10th).
In its last game, Brooklyn lost by a 19-point margin. New York is 2-6 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Brooklyn has a 0-7 record in blowouts.
The Nets have an even 6-6 record in games where they allow fewer than 100 points. The Knicks don’t do well when they score under 100 points, earning a 5-26 record on the season.
When allowing 100 or more points in a game, the Nets are just 8-34 this season. New York is a stellar 18-6 when it hits the century mark.
The Nets have an offensive rating of 99.8 (ranked 28th). The Knicks rank 19th for their defensive rating of 105.2.
Brooklyn averages 96.5 possessions per game, scoring .998 points on each possession. While New York averages fewer possessions per game with 96.3, the team scores more points per possession with 1.030.
The Brooklyn Nets average an effective field goal percentage of 48.7% this season. The New York Knicks have a poor record of 9-16 when opponents have an EFF% of 48.7% or greater.
Brooklyn makes an average of 21.7 assists per game (ranked 15th), while New York makes 20.4 assists per game (ranked 24th).
The Brooklyn Nets average 3.9 blocks per game for a rank of 26th. The New York Knicks rank higher (seventh), earning 5.6 blocks each contest.
Brooklyn is ranked 17th when it comes to offensive rebounding. New York ranks 13th in defensive rebounds.
The New York Knicks average 5.9 steals per game. When giving up 5 or more steals, the Brooklyn Nets have a losing record (14-37) this season.
