Nuggets vs Knicks Prediction NBA Picks 1/25/24

New York Knicks (26-17) vs Denver Nuggets (30-14)

Game Info: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)

Betting Odds: New York Knicks +1.5 -- Over/Under:

The Denver Nuggets look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The New York Knicks are riding a 4-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks prediction.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets are coming off wins over the Celtics, Wizards, and Pacers. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 115.9 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.2 points and 12 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.3 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Nikola Jokic is the only player to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks beat the Rockets, Wizards, Raptors, and Nets during this streak. The New York Knicks are averaging 115 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24.2 points and 9.3 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Jalen Brunson is one of only eight players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
• Julius Randle ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for points per game (24.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks ranks 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (53.3%).
• The Knicks rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (24.0).
• The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.6).
• The Nuggets rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (75.2%).

Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks prediction

The Denver Nuggets are going to be favored more times than not because they're the Nuggets, the defending champs and a team as consistent as any. However, the Knicks have been rolling since snagging OG Anunoby, and that includes 4 straight wins and covers in 7 of their last 10 games. The Knicks are also 14-5 SU at home, so getting them as underdogs is appealing. We know MSG is going to be rocking. I like the Knicks to play hard and put on a show. I'll grab the free bucket. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.