Knicks at Nets 10/25/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Oct. 25, 2019
TV: MSG
Latest Odds : NETS -8.5 Total 225.5
The New York Knicks look to bounce back from an opening game loss on Friday when they visit the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks (0-1) lost to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night 120-111. New York started slowly scoring just 15 points in the first quarter, but played well the rest of the way and was ahead by one point starting the fourth quarter. Marcus Morris led the Knicks with 26 points.
The Nets (0-1) opened the season with an overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-126 despite 50 points scored by Kyrie Irving in his debut with Brooklyn. Irving had a chance to win the game for the Nets but lost his balance while attempting to score and missed his shot. Irving added eight boards and seven assists, while Caris LeVert chipped in with 20 points.
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Marcus Morris leads the Knicks in scoring with an average of 26.0 points per game. Julius Randle is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 25.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Elfrid Payton is the leader in assists. Five Knicks players are averaging double figures in scoring.
Kyrie Irving leads the Nets in scoring and assists with averages of 50.0 points and 7.0 assists per game. Taurean Prince is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 15.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring for Brooklyn.
Recent Betting Trends:
New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Knicks last 5
Brooklyn is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Nets last 10 at home
Free Betting Pick: Brooklyn Nets -8.5
Brooklyn opened its Kyrie Irving era with an overtime loss, but the Nets guard proved his worth with 50 points. The Nets played well against a tough Minnesota Timberwolves squad. The Knicks fought hard in an opening game loss, but have failed to cover 5 of the last 6 versus Atlantic division opponents and 9 of the last 13 overall. Final Score Prediction, Brooklyn Nets win and cover ATS 118-105