New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets Free Prediction 12/26/19

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The New York Knicks (7-24), 7-point underdogs, will be at the Barclays Center to clash against the Brooklyn Nets (16-13) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 221 points and it can be seen on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets ATS Odds

The Nets hope to keep it rolling after covering the 7-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks in their last matchup, 122-112. The Knicks, on the other hand, were topped by the Washington Wizards, 121-115, and failed to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Brooklyn game finished 2 points over the projected point total of 232, while the New York game finished 9 points over the projected point total of 227.

The Nets held the Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.510) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 vs. 22.2). New York, meanwhile, made 15 of their 36 three pointers (41.7 percent). Spencer Dinwiddie played well for Brooklyn with 39 points, six rebounds and six assists. New York, meanwhile, received a boost from Julius Randle, who put up 35 points and five rebounds.

The Nets have won both contests against the Knicks this season. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 204 points, which was under the projected point total of 215.5. Brooklyn won 103-101 but was unable to cover as a 2.5-point favorite. Brooklyn did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (27-34; 79.4 percent). New York, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 vs. 17.1). Dinwiddie was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points.

Of the Knicks’ 31 games, 18 have gone under the total. New York comes into the game with records of 7-24 straight up (SU) and 14-16-1 against the spread (ATS).

Coinciding with New York, a little over half of Nets games have finished under the projected point total. Moreover, Brooklyn owns records of 16-13 SU and 16-12-1 ATS.

When considering effective field goal percentage, Brooklyn should have a noteworthy edge. The Nets defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.497), while the New York offense is ranked 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.490).

Knicks vs. Nets Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Nets rank 12th (7.7).
  • Brooklyn ranks third in points in the paint per game (52.6) while New York ranks 29th (43.5).
  • The Nets rank second in rebounds per game (48.6) while the Knicks rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (46.1).
  • Brooklyn ranks third in assists allowed per game (21.7) while New York ranks 18th (24.4).
  • New York ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (5.8).
  • The Knicks rank first in second chance points per game (15.0) while the Nets rank 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
  • The Nets rank 15th in fast break points per game (12.8) while the Knicks rank 29th (10.3).
  • New York ranks 19th in points off turnovers per game (17.0) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.0).
  • Brooklyn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (36.9) while New York ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (35.4).
  • When holding opponents under 100 points, New York is 1-1 and Brooklyn is 3-0.
  • The Knicks are 7-15 when they reach the century mark, while the Nets are 16-11.
  • Brooklyn is 9-5 ATS at home, while New York is 8-7 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 8 of the Knicks’ 15 road games, while 7 of the Nets’ 14 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Nets are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Brooklyn has 3 unders and 2 overs, while New York has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 109.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 9.3 for the season.