Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-520) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+391) in an Eastern Atlantic division matchup. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 5-6, while the Nets are 8th in the East at 5-7.
The over/under line for this game is 216.5, and the Knicks are favored by 10 points. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, and can be seen on MSG.
BROOKLYN NETS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -10
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-102 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will Brooklyn Shock Everyone at Madison Square Garden?
The Nets fell to 5-7 on the season after a 139-114 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Brooklyn, playing at home, entered the game as +10 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 219 by 34 points.
Brooklyn led 34-32 after the 1st quarter, but the Celtics took control by winning the next three quarters. Boston outscored the Nets 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 38-29 in the 3rd, and 36-25 in the 4th.
Despite their 139-114 loss to the Celtics, the Nets shot 50.6% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 44.2% clip. Ziaire Williams led Brooklyn with 23 points, including 11 in the 1st quarter.
Cam Thomas added 17 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Dennis Schröder contributed 16 points. Keon Johnson chipped in 6 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.
The Nets struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 139 points on 53% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 33 in the 2nd, 38 in the 3rd, and 36 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Nets allowed Boston to hit 22 threes at a 47% clip. The Celtics also went 17/24 from the free-throw line. Brooklyn finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.
Do the Knicks Stand a Chance at Home?
The Knicks fell to 5-6 on the season after a 124-123 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 8.5 points at home, New York couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 247 exceeded the O/U line of 231.
New York struggled early, trailing 59-47 at halftime. They went on a 17-0 run, cutting the deficit from 90-71 to 90-88, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Bulls outscored them 34-38 in the 4th quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant in the Knicks’ 124-123 loss to the Bulls, finishing with 46 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. He was especially impactful in the 4th quarter, scoring 17 points. Jalen Brunson added 24 points and 8 assists, with 10 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter, while Mikal Bridges contributed 20 points, including 10 in the 3rd.
The Knicks shot 51.1% from the field as a team, connecting on 15 threes at a 40.5% rate. Towns led the way with 6 made threes, and Brunson added 3 more.
The Knicks struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 124 points on 53% shooting. Chicago scored 29 or more points in each quarter, including 34 in the 4th. From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 14 threes at a 38% clip.
New York sent Chicago to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Knicks allowed 7 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.