Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/12/2023, 06:15  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The New York Knicks will travel to Barclays Center to take on arch-rivals the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Wednesday. The hosts are 13-13 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 15-11 and in fifth place. 

The New York Knicks are seeking a victory after alternating wins and losses in their last eight games. Despite recent losses to the Jazz and Clippers, they managed to secure wins against the Suns and Lakers. In their latest game against the Lakers, the Knicks emerged victorious with a 114-109 score, led by Jalen Brunson's impressive 29 points. The team now averages 114.5 points per game, only 0.6 points less than the 115.1 points allowed by the Nets. The Knicks excel defensively, particularly in rebounding, ranking third in defensive rebounding and holding the top overall spot. Additionally, they are seventh in steals this season, a defensive strength that has contributed to helping them maintain leads in matches. Unfortunately for the hosts, Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims are both expected to be absent from this match due to injury.

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets are currently on a three-game losing streak, following defeats to the Nuggets, Warriors, and Jazz. Against Utah, and despite Cameron Thomas scoring a team-high 32 points, the Nets lost with a score of 125-108. Offensively, the Nets are the 11th-ranked team in the NBA, averaging 116.1 points per game, while the Knicks have the eighth-ranked defense, allowing an average of 111.7 points. However, the Nets face challenges on the defensive end, with a points-allowed average of 115.1, placing them 19th overall. Their defensive struggles are particularly evident in their difficulty stopping shot attempts, ranking 27th in field goal attempts against and 24th in three-pointer attempts allowed. For the visitors, Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker, and Ben Simmons are currently sidelined with injuries.