The Brooklyn Nets (19-25), 1.5-point underdogs, will be at Madison Square Garden to challenge the New York Knicks (12-34) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222 points and it will air on YES Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Nets (5.5-point favorites) covered in a 121-111 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks fell to the Toronto Raptors, 118-112, but did cover as 8.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Brooklyn game finished 2 points over the projected point total of 230, while the New York game finished 12 points over the projected point total of 218.
The Nets knocked down 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and held the Pistons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.476 (below their season average of 0.537). New York, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 24.7). New York’s Julius Randle had a solid performance, contributing 20 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brooklyn was led by Kyrie Irving, who contributed 45 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
In three matchups against each other this season, the Nets have won two. The two teams combined to score 176 points in their most recent game, which was well under the projected point total of 226. Brooklyn lost 94-82, covering as a 7-point favorite. The Knicks’ 24.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Nets, who had a rate of 16.1. Randle was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Nets games, with 21 overs compared to 20 unders. Brooklyn heads into the contest with records of 19-25 straight up (SU) and 18-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to set the total high when the Knicks are involved, as 27 of their 43 games have gone under the total. Moreover, New York owns records of 12-34 SU and 23-22-1 ATS.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for New York in this matchup. The Knicks are among the NBA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.8 percent. Meanwhile, Brooklyn ranks 12th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.5 percent. Moreover, the Nets rank fifth in opponents’ effective field goal percentage (0.505), while the Knicks rank 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Free Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks rank 21st in blocks per game (4.5) while the Nets rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Brooklyn ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (50.2) while New York ranks 26th (45.0).
- The Knicks rank third in second chance points per game (14.7) while the Nets rank 18th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).
- Brooklyn ranks 13th in fast break points per game (13.4) while New York ranks 28th (10.1).
- New York ranks 17th in steals per game (7.6) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.8).
- The Nets rank second in rebounds per game (48.5) while the Knicks rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (46.2).
- The Nets rank third in assists allowed per game (21.9) while the Knicks rank 16th (24.2).
- Brooklyn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (37.3) while New York ranks 25th (30.2).
- Brooklyn is 4-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while New York is 4-2.
- When reaching 100 points, the Nets are 19-19 and the Knicks are 11-21.
- New York is 11-11-1 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 7-12-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 10 of the Nets’ 20 road games, while 15 of the Knicks’ 23 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Nets are 0-5.
- In their last five games, New York has 4 unders and 1 over, while Brooklyn has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 99.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 103.0 points per game (9.1 below their season average).
- The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
