Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-457) will host the Nets (+354) in a divisional matchup. New York is favored by 9.5 points and has a record of 6-6. Brooklyn is 5-8 and has lost two straight games.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Nets are 10th. The over/under line for the game is 221 points.

BROOKLYN NETS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -9.5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-98 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 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the Nets Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Brooklyn’s season record dropped to 5-8 after a 124-122 loss to the Knicks on Friday. The Nets were +8.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 246.5 easily surpassed the O/U line of 215.5.

A 10-0 run by the Knicks extended their lead from 50-44 to 60-44. Brooklyn fell behind 100-82 going into the 4th quarter but mounted a comeback, outscoring the Knicks 40-24 in the final frame, though it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Cam Thomas was on fire for the Nets in their loss to the Knicks, hitting 7 threes at a 70% clip and finishing with 43 points, including 19 in the 1st quarter and 12 in the 4th. He shot 72.7% from the field overall.

As a team, the Nets made 19 threes, shooting 41.3% from beyond the arc, though their overall FG% was just 43.8%. Cameron Johnson added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Dorian Finney-Smith hit 4 threes and scored 6 of his 15 points in the final period.

The Nets struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 124 points to the Knicks, including 37 in the 1st quarter. Brooklyn allowed 31 points in the 2nd and 32 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 24 points.

Overall, the Knicks shot 53% from the field. The Nets did a decent job defending the three, holding New York to 34% shooting and 13 made threes. Brooklyn sent the Knicks to the line 28 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Nets finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Will New York Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Knicks evened their record at 6-6 with a 124-122 win over the Nets on Friday. Playing at home, New York was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 215.5 by 30.5 points.

New York went on a 10-0 run to stretch their lead from 50-44 to 60-44. They led 100-82 going into the 4th quarter but allowed Brooklyn to score 40 points in the final period, making the game closer than expected.

Jalen Brunson’s 37 points and 7 assists led the Knicks to a 124-122 win over the Nets, as he shot 60% from the field and hit 3 threes at 37.5%. OG Anunoby added 25 points, shooting 58.8%, while Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%.

The Knicks shot 53% overall, making 13 threes at 34.2%. Brunson scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Anunoby had 10 in the 1st, and Bridges scored 8 in the 3rd.

Despite giving up 122 points, the Knicks managed to secure a win over the Nets on Friday. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 23 points. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 40 points. Overall, the Knicks held the Nets to 43% shooting from the field.

The Knicks had trouble defending the three-point line, with the Nets hitting 19 threes at a 41% clip. They also sent the Nets to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 25. The Knicks finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 6 blocks.