Nets emerge as NBA title favorite, but Knicks still betting underdogs to make playoffs

For the last two years, the Boston Celtics have been the class of the Atlantic Division, but it hasn't come without a push from at least two other teams. In 2021-22, the Philadelphia 76ers fresh off a mid-season trade for James Harden matched Boston's 51 wins, only losing the division on tiebreakers. Last season, it was the Brooklyn Nets who looked…

The NBA season is back, and the Brooklyn Nets are looking to stay competitive in the tough Eastern Conference. We're here to share our NBA odds series and make a Nets over/under win total prediction for the 2023 season. The Nets went 45-37 in a year filled with turmoil. Initially, they started the year with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their…

The Brooklyn Nets will meet the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We're at the Wells Fargo Center, sharing our NBA odds series, making a Nets-76ers Game 1 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Nets come into this playoffs with a record of 45-37 and are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.…

The New York Knicks are on fire right now, winning six straight games to move into the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. New York dominated the Boston Celtics on Monday, and now it has a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, who are just 3-7 in their last 10 games and have lost three straight. Brooklyn lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night…

NBA Rivalry Week comes to a close this weekend as the New York Knicks take the trip across town to take on the Nets in Brooklyn for a Saturday midday Big Apple showdown. These two cross- town Eastern conference rivals will be looking to keep climbing in the East and will want to grab a big win for bragging rights in the Battle of New York. Keep…

Saturday's matchup between the New York Knicks (27-23, 15-10 away) and the Brooklyn Nets (29-19, 13-8 home) might just be another regular season contest, but the battle of NY is never short of excitement and drama. The tip-off between the two foes is scheduled for 5:30 PM ET at the Barclays Center. Find the Knicks vs Nets prediction below. The…

The NBA season is past the halfway mark, and the Boston Celtics are in prime position for a postseason run. The Celtics made it all the way to the NBA Finals last season, but unfortunately fell short against the Golden State Warriors. They are looking to take that final step this season. As sports betting in Massachusetts draws nearer, basketball…

We're now halfway done with the NBA season and the postseason odds for both of New York's teams are looking a bit rosier than at the start of the season. Coming into the season, the Nets were tied with the Warriors and Clippers for the third-best odds at+700, while the Knicks were nowhere to be found. However, both teams have been among the six…

Who: Boston Celtics (30-12) at Brooklyn Nets (27-13) When: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) Betting Odds Summary Spread: Celtics -3 (-110), Nets+3 (-110) Moneyline: Celtics (-148), Nets (+126) Total: Over/Under 227 (-110/-110) The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will battle on Thursday…

We're almost halfway done with the NBA season and the NBA Championship odds have seen some movement with the Nets now emerging with the second-best odds of any team. Coming into the season, the Nets were tied with the Warriors and Clippers for the third-best odds at+700. While Brooklyn started its season with the drama of Ben Simmons' injuries and…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to Syracuse.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. The Brooklyn Nets will try to extend their winning streak to 13 games when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Brooklyn (25-12) is beginning a three-game road trip, and…

Kyrie Irving makes his return to Cleveland on Monday night when the Brooklyn Nets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is just two games out of the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, and it has a half game lead on the Nets. Brooklyn has been on fire as of late, winning eight straight games and nine of its last 10 to improve to 21-12 on the…

On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks throttled the defending champion Golden State Warriors 132-94 on national television. The win upped their winning streak to eight games, but TNT's panel on Inside the NBA was not impressed with the Knicks' recent play. "They won seven games. They're the 6th seed. Whoopdie-freaking-do. Still a lot of the season…

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2022-23 season on Wednesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Nets have won seven straight matchups against the Knicks, but five of those matchups have been decided by five points or fewer. So, we should be in for a barnburner on Wednesday. Brooklyn is…

You never know what is going to happen in the "Battle of New York" and this season is no different with the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets taking on one another early this season! Kevin Durant and the Nets will host Julius Randle and the Knicks on Wednesday night in a game that could very much hold a ton of weight later on in the season. The…

Who: New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets When: Wednesday, Nov. 9 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Knicks (+130), Nets (-154) Spread: Knicks+3.5 (-114), Nets -3.5 (-106) Total: Over/Under 220.5 (-110/-110) Odds and lines are current from FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of writing and subject…

The battle of New York is taking center stage Sunday afternoon without Kyrie Irving, but even so, the helpless Knicks won't have answers for Kevin Durant and the rest of the Nets' supporting cast - as our NBA betting picks explain. All off-court drama aside, the rivalry in the Big Apple should lean in one direction these days. If the Nets can hold…

With the 2022 NBA Finals behind us, and Golden State crowned victors yet again, what do NBA fans have to look forward to now? If you're into sports betting, it's time to put some money down. Odds are already up for next season, and we're focusing on the Brooklyn Nets' 2023 NBA Championship Odds. The Nets are the best chance for New Yorkers to bring…

The projections from Caesars Sportsbook at least have the Knicks playing more than 82 games next season. Et tu, Caesars? Caesars Sportsbook doesn't appear convinced that the New York Knicks' landing of Jalen Brunson will thrust them into the safe portions of the Eastern Conference playoff bracket. Releasing its initial over/under win totals for the…

The LA Clippers are odds favorites to land Kyrie if he leaves the Brooklyn Nets While Kyrie Irving said he has no plans to leave the Brooklyn Nets, speculation on his future with the team was sure to run wild after their early exit from the playoffs this year. After being swept by the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn has some serious decisions to make this…

As owners of the NBA's worst record, the Houston Rockets were eliminated from 2022 playoff contention some time ago. But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to watch for as the 2021-22 season winds down. From now until the regular season's conclusion on Sunday, April 10, we're updating where the Rockets stand in relation to their closest…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to SILive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Knicks (35-44) have been eliminated from playoff contention, but there should be no lack of motivation when the Nets (41-38) arrive at MSG tonight. The…

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Brooklyn Nets will hit the road and take on the Sacramento Kings. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Kings prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different starts to the season. The Brooklyn Nets have lost their last five games and are looking to snap…

The Brooklyn Nets (33-23, 3rd in Atlantic) play their first road game since Feb. 1 as they take on their crosstown rival New York Knicks (31-27, 4th in Atlantic) on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. This is the third game for the Nets since they traded away superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Brooklyn was able to keep it close but…