Knicks vs. Nets prediction, props & preview: NBA Picks for January 28
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The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are set for a Saturday evening showdown in Brooklyn. New York is looking to build on a two-game winning streak following impressive victories over Cleveland and Boston. The Nets have been struggling without Kevin Durant in the lineup, as they have dropped two in a row and are 2-6 in their last eight contests.
Our experts have broken down the matchup for Saturday’s game and have come up with their best Knicks vs. Nets prediction with odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.
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In the only previous encounter between these two in-state rivals this season, just 197 points were scored as the Nets took care of business at home via a 112-85 decision. During their current two-game winning streak, Knicks games have featured just 208 and 220 points in regulation. New York could be missing 14 points per game from its lineup. Mitchell Robinson (7.2 PPG) is sidelined until at least late February because of a thumb injury and Evan Fournier (6.8 PPG) is questionable due to personal reasons.
Brooklyn is still without Durant (knee) and both Seth Curry and Ben Simmons are questionable with knee problems of their own. TJ Warren (knee) is doubtful and he is averaging 9.3 ppg. The under is 4-0 in the Nets’ last four at home against opponents with winning road records and it is also 12-5 in the last 17 meetings between the two teams. We lean towards the under 226.5, but our experts also have a pick against the spread for our Knicks vs. Nets prediction.
Brooklyn is a -1.5 favorite on Saturday, making New York a +1.5 underdog. Both sides are priced at -110 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. That means an $11 bet on the Nets is successful and returns $10 in profit if they win by at least two points. An $11 wager on the Knicks gets you $10 of winnings if they either win outright or lose by exactly one point.
The game total, or over/under, is set at 226.5 and both sides come with -110 odds. An $11 wager on the over is successful and returns $10 of winnings if the two teams combine for at least 227 points. An $11 bet on the under yields $10 in profit if there are no more than 226 points scored in the game.
On the money line, Brooklyn is a -120 favorite and New York is a +100 underdog. If the Nets win, a $12 wager gets you a profit of $10; if the Knicks win, a $10 bet on them returns $10 in profits.
In terms of Knicks vs. Net player props, just a handful are out at time of publishing, and we’ve listed some enticing ones below:
Jalen Brunson points: Over 22.5 (-120) vs. Under 22.5 (-110)
Julius Randle rebounds: Over 9.5 (-120) vs. Under 9.5 (-110)
The Nets could be extremely undermanned on Saturday. Durant is definitely out and Seth Curry, Ben Simmons and T.J. Warren also have a chance of being on the sidelines for this game. Even with some of those guys on the floor, Brooklyn has slumped in Durant’s absence. Since Durant last played on January 8, his team is 2-6 straight up and 0-3 at home. The Nets most recently lost to a dreadful Detroit squad 130-122 at home on Thursday.
This is a great opportunity for the Knicks to maintain their momentum. They are coming off a 120-117 overtime upset in Boston on Thursday, when Julius Randle went for 37 points. Randle also scored 36 in Tuesday’s win over Cleveland and he is averaging 27.1 PPG to go along with 14.1 RPG in the month of January.
The Knicks are 27-9 ATS in their last 36 on the road and 6-1 ATS in their last seven trips to Brooklyn. The Nets are 14-40-2 ATS in their last 56 at home and 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings between the two teams. Our experts like New York to cover the spread and you can either follow or fade their Knicks vs. Nets prediction by clicking here to sign up at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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