The New York Knicks (5-6) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (5-7) to Madison Square Garden for NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Knicks won 4-0 last season
The Nets lost to the Boston Celtics 139-114 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point home underdog. They were led by F Ziaire Williams, who scored 23 points in 8-of-14 shooting. The Nets have lost 3 of their last 4, but they have managed to consistently cover and are 9-3 against the spread (ATS).
The Knicks lost to the Chicago Bulls 124-123 Wednesday, closing as an 8.5-point home favorite. New York was led by C Karl-Anthony Towns, who dropped 46 points. It has traded off winning and losing over its last 5 games. The Knicks are 5-6 ATS on the season, 2-2 ATS at home.
Nets at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Knicks -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +8.5 (-110) | Knicks -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Knicks key injuries
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- C Nic Claxton (back) questionable
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) probable
- F Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) out
Knicks
- C Previous Achiuwa (hamstring) out
- G Jalen Brunson (ankle) probable
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 118, Nets 109
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to consider the moneyline here. The Nets (+425) are 2-4 on the road and just 1-3 over their last 4 games. One shouldn’t expect them to pull off the upset. The Knicks (-600) are too expensive as a favorite.
Against the spread
BET NETS +9.5 (-110).
Brooklyn has rewarded bettors, especially on the road. It is 5-1 ATS on the road this season, having covered 4 straight away Games. The Nets have kept 4 of their last 5 Games within a 5-point closing margin.
At the same time, the Knicks are just 2-4 ATS over their last 6 games and have allowed 120 points or more in 3 of their last 5. Their defense has consistently struggled, so expecting them to win by double digits is a hard sell.
Take NETS +9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 215.5 (-110).
Both teams have been scoring well as of late. The Knicks are 3-2 O/U in their last 5 games and have scored at least 116 points 4 times in those 5 games. New York has 6 players with double-figure avaerages.
The Nets are 2-0 O/U in their last 2 games and scored at least 107 in both. Their top 7 scoring options are all shooting 43% or better from the field, so they have been efficient offensively.
Play OVER 215.5 (-110).
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