New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

At 9:00 ET, the New York Knicks (9-7) will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (9-6) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Nuggets are 6th in the Western Conference.

Denver is favored by 4 points, with the over/under line set at 231. The game will be played at Ball Arena and can be seen on ALT.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +4

This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-106 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can The Knicks Secure a Road Victory?

The Knicks fell to 9-7 on the season after a 121-106 loss to the Jazz on Saturday. New York, who were -8.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 227, falling short of the 233.5 O/U line.

New York went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 24-14 to 34-14. However, Utah responded by outscoring the Knicks 38-23 in the 2nd quarter. The Knicks fought back in the 3rd, holding the Jazz to 21 points, but Utah pulled away in the 4th, outscoring New York 34-28 to seal the win.

In their loss to the Jazz, the Knicks shot just 39% from the field, though they did hit 17 threes at a 33.3% clip. OG Anunoby led the way with 27 points, knocking down 7 threes at 58.3% efficiency.

Jalen Brunson added 23 points and 8 assists, while Josh Hart contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. Anunoby scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Brunson and Hart each added 7 points in the 4th.

The Knicks struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 38 and 34 points, respectively, in their 121-106 loss to the Jazz. Despite a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 21 points, New York couldn’t contain Utah’s offense, which shot 50% from the field.

New York’s defense had a tough time defending the three, as the Jazz hit 19 threes at a 55% clip. The Knicks sent Utah to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Nuggets?

The Nuggets improved to 9-6 on the season with a 127-102 road win over the Lakers on Saturday. Denver, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 229 points fell short of the 235.5 O/U line.

After a 12-0 run by the Lakers in the 2nd quarter, the Nuggets responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring L.A. 37-15. Denver carried a 94-78 lead into the 4th and closed out the game by winning the final period 33-24.

The Nuggets shot 61% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 50% rate in their win over the Lakers. Nikola Jokic led the way with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and 11 boards, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%.

Christian Braun was perfect from the field, scoring 16 points and hitting 2 threes without a miss. He scored 10 of his points in the opening quarter, while Porter added 13 in the 3rd.

Despite a tough 2nd quarter, the Nuggets’ defense held the Lakers to 102 points on Saturday. Denver gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 15 points. The Lakers scored 24 in the 4th. Overall, Denver held Los Angeles to 44% shooting.

The Nuggets allowed 13 threes on 36% shooting from deep. They also sent the Lakers to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Denver grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 2 blocks.