It will be a battle between Atlantic Division opponents when the New York Knicks (22-28) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (18-32) to Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216 points with New York set as a 4.5-point favorite.
Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks ATS Prediction
In the Nets’ last contest, they were topped by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 111-97. Minnesota’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Brooklyn. The Timberwolves had a rate of 5.3 (better than their season average of 11.0), while the Nets posted a mark of 14.5. Jahlil Okafor led Brooklyn in scoring with 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Knicks won big over the Phoenix Suns in their last contest, 107-85. The Knicks made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and held the Suns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.498). Enes Kanter led New York in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Nets will look to push the slower-paced Knicks. The Nets rank fifth in possessions per game while the Knicks are 16th.
Brooklyn has an outstanding record against the spread (30-19-1), despite being 18-32 straight up (SU). Of the Nets’ 50 games, 28 have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, New York owns records of 22-28 SU and 26-24 ATS. Of the Knicks’ 50 games, 27 have finished over the total.
The Knicks have won all three contests against the Nets this season, including a 15-point victory in their last matchup. New York covered as a 4-point underdog and the game finished with a total of 223 points, which was 12 points above the projected point total of 211 points. New York’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Brooklyn. The Knicks had a rate of 0.567 while the Nets posted a mark of 0.431. DeMarre Carroll had a standout performance with 22 points and eight rebounds.
Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Brooklyn is 17-10 ATS on the road with 15 unders and 12 overs.
At home, New York is 15-9 ATS with 12 overs and 12 unders.
In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, New York is 10-1 and Brooklyn is 11-1.
In games where they reach the century mark, the Knicks are 21-16 and the Nets are 14-21.
Brooklyn ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (34.0) while New York ranks 29th (21.7).
The Knicks average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Nets rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
New York ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (41.6) while Brooklyn ranks 28th (46.0).
The Knicks rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (41.8) while the Nets rank 16th (44.7).
New York averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Brooklyn ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (12.7).
The Nets rank 16th in fast break points per game (10.2) while the Knicks rank 26th (7.4).
New York ranks 22nd in points off turnovers per game (15.5) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (14.1).
The Knicks rank 26th in steals per game (6.8) while the Nets rank last (6.1).
Brooklyn averages 22.3 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the league. New York ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (23.1).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Brooklyn is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
New York is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.0 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
