Knicks vs Nets Tuesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The New York Knicks are set for a showdown against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in one of the first big rivalry games of the week. New York enters this matchup with a 28-16 record after dropping six of their last ten games. Meanwhile, as the rebuilding squad struggles, Brooklyn has lost eight of their previous two games. However, in an in-state rivalry game, both teams will likely put forth their best efforts, which could turn into a dogfight.
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Knicks vs Nets
- Location: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) | Date: Tuesday, Jan. 21
- Where to Watch: TNT | Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Spread: Knicks -11.5, Moneyline: Knicks -600, Total: 218.5
Knicks vs Nets Best Bet: Nets +11.5
The Knicks have yet to play their best ball this season as the team continues to navigate through the woes of big offseason moves. However, there’s no denying that when New York has strung together good games, they look like genuine contenders as the postseason inches closer. On the flip side, the Nets look like a team stuck between a rebuild and a retooling movement. However, in two games this season, the Nets have kept both games close, losing by 12 points. It won’t be a shock to see Brooklyn keep the margin of victory to fewer than 12 points in front of their home crowd.
Knicks vs Nets Best Total Bet: Over 218.5
Although both squads have struggled at times this season, each team has the firepower to score points quickly. While New York undeniably has more talent on the roster, the Nets have proven that despite the team’s shortage of stars, they can compete with the top teams at their best. In their first matchup, 246 points were scored, and in the second battle, the two teams accounted for 218 points. A final score of 120-116 seems realistic.
Knicks Best Player Bet: Karl-Anthony Towns 25+ Points +125
Karl-Anthony Towns has arguably been the best player for the Knicks throughout his first season in New York. The Kentucky product enters this showdown, averaging 25.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 54.3% from field goal range and 44% from three. Towns is averaging 26.4 points per game in January, including two 25+ point outings in the Knicks’ last three games. Give me the big man to lead the way for the Knicks on Tuesday.
Nets Best Player Bet: D’Angelo Russell 15+ Points +105
D’Angelo Russell was dealt back to the Nets in one of the first big trades of the regular season. Since rejoining Brooklyn, Russell has slowly been reinserted into the rotation, and his role on offense has grown. With Cam Thomas ruled out for tonight’s matchup, Jordi Fernandez could rely on their newly acquired guard to carry the weight on offense tonight.
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