The New York Knicks (9-7) travel to face off against the Denver Nuggets (9-6) on Monday, November 25th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ALT. The Nuggets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Knicks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Knicks. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Knicks vs Nuggets
The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Knicks fell to 9-7 on the season after a 121-106 road loss to the Jazz on Saturday. New York, who entered the game as -8.5 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 227 points fell short of the 233.5-point over/under line.
New York’s 10-0 run early in the game gave them a 34-14 lead, but they couldn’t maintain it. Utah responded by outscoring the Knicks 38-23 in the 2nd quarter. New York fought back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 27-21, but the Jazz pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 34-28.
The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Nuggets improved to 9-6 after 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 O/U line of 235.5.
Denver’s defense stepped up after the Lakers’ 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter, holding them to just 15 points in the 3rd. The Nuggets responded with 37 points in the 3rd and closed out the game by outscoring the Lakers 33-24 in the 4th.
Knicks Offense Breakdown
In their 121-106 loss to the Jazz, the Knicks shot just 39% from the field, though they connected on 17 threes, hitting 33.3% from deep. OG Anunoby led the way with 27 points, making 7 threes at a 58.3% clip, and added 12 points in the 3rd quarter.
Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points and 8 assists, scoring 7 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Josh Hart added 17 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Cameron Payne each scored 6 points in the final period.
Nuggets Offense Breakdown
The Nuggets shot 61% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 50% clip 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 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
Christian Braun was perfect from the field, scoring 16 points, including 10 in the opening quarter. Jokic added 11 points in the 1st, while Porter did most of his damage in the 3rd, scoring 13 points in that period.
Knicks Team Defense
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 had trouble defending the three-point line, allowing the Jazz to hit 19 threes at a 55% clip. The Knicks sent Utah to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14. Defensively, New York recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks.
Nuggets Team Defense
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 had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 19 threes at a 55% clip. The Knicks sent Utah to the line 19 times, with the Jazz converting 14 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks.
Knicks vs Nuggets Trends
- Although New York has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 114 points per game in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Denver has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 2-7-1.
Knicks vs Nuggets Prediction
The Knicks come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 231, and our model predicts the Knicks and Nuggets to score a combined 230 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:November 25, 2024 Knicks, Nuggets