New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets 12/20/23 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Dec. 20, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NYK -1 ; O/U 233.5
The New York Knicks will be on the road Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive game away from home in Brooklyn against the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks are four games above .500 on the year having won three of the last five follow a narrow 5 point victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in their last outing. Defensively New York was the better team in the game against Los Angeles giving up just 109 points on 42.4% shooting and forced ten turnovers overall. Offensively New York did the work scoring 114 points after 57 came in each half on 47.7% shooting from the floor.
Jalen Brunson led the way for New York with 29 points on 21 shots in 37 minutes. Julius Randle chipped in 27 points and 14 rebounds, while RJ Barrett added twelve points in 30 minutes. Immanuel Quickley chipped in a team high 20 points in 29 minutes off the bench.
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The Brooklyn Nets return home Wednesday at even .500 overall through 26 games played on a three-game skid after their 17 point loss against the Utah Jazz. Offensively Brooklyn was horrendous in their last outing scoring 108 points on 43.3% shooting and just 70% from the free throw line. Defensively Brooklyn was obliterated giving up 125 points after Utah shot 49.5% from the floor and knocked down 14 triples in the game.
Cam Thomas is the offensive leader for Brooklyn this season averaging 24.4 points per game. Mikal Bridges is scoring 21.9 points and Spencer Dinwiddie averages 15 points and a team leading 7 assists per game. Nic Claxton is averaging 12.1 points and a team high 9.2 rebounds.
Recent Betting Trends:
The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 46 of their last 74 games
The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 53 of their last 87 games
The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 66 games
The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 69 games
The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games at home
Free Betting Pick: New York Knicks -1
The New York Knicks are the better team in this matchup and it will show from the opening minutes Wednesday night. Look for New York to overwhelm a lackluster Brooklyn team leading to an easy way to cover. Take the Knicks to continue their winning ways Wednesday night as they get the job done on the road. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover 117-103.