New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Knicks versus the Nets? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on YES. The game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The Knicks are favored in this Atlantic division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 232.5 points.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -1.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-109 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will New York Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Nets, the Knicks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 15-11. So far, they are 5th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic division.

New York has an overall ATS record of 15-11 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Knicks hold an ATS record of 9-7 in contrast to a 6-4 record against the spread when playing at home.

Coming off their recent game, the Knicks offense tallied 114 points in a matchup against the Lakers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.7%, and they made 10 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Jalen Brunson, who holds an average of 25.6 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points per game this season.

At this time, the Knicks’ defense is positioned 8 in the NBA, permitting 111.7 points per game.

The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.9% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.

Can the Nets Pull Off a Home Win?

With their 13-13 record, the Nets have a chance to go above .500 when they face the Knicks. In the Eastern Conference, they are 9th and in the Atlantic division, they are 4th.

For this season, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 17-8, along with an ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. In their two most recent home games, Brooklyn has covered the spread and they are 10-2 ATS at home compared to 7-6 on the road.

In their latest game, the Nets offense put up 108 points against the Jazz. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.3% and made 16 threes. Leading the Nets in scoring vs. the Jazz was Cam Thomas with his 32 points. Spencer Dinwiddie also added 17 points for the Nets.

On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 115.1 points per game (19). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.

The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Jazz offense to just 43.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 125 points to Utah.