New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets (29-19) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (27-23)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 5:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on ABC & ABC

The New York Knicks visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Brooklyn.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Knicks vs Nets Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 26-22 against the spread, while the Nets are 24-24 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+1.5 -125O 222.5 -110-115
Brooklyn Nets -1.5 +105U 222.5 -110-105

Nets vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Saturday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Nets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 57 of their last 83 games (+29.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 76 games (+24.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 away games (+22.05 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 38 away games (+17.16 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 36 away games (+17.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 62 games (+10.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+9.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.33 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 41 of their last 72 games (+8.20 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 26-22 (+1.85 Units / 3.36% ROI).

  • 27-23 against the Moneyline (+2.4 Units / 3.1% ROI)
  • 25-23 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.55% ROI)
  • 23-25 against the Under for game total points (-4.5 Units / -8.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 24-24 (-2.45 Units / -4.64% ROI).

  • 29-19 against the Moneyline (+0.05 Units / 0.05% ROI)
  • 20-27 against the Over for game total points (-9.7 Units / -18.37% ROI)
  • 27-20 against the Under for game total points (+5 Units / 9.47% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-18.84 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 43 games (-18.38 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-18.27 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-17.85 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 13 of their last 40 games at home (-16.80 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-26.46 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 67 games (-22.79 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-21.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 79 games (-21.67 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-20.19 Units / -23% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Knicks are 18-28 (.391) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Knicks are 35-64 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Knicks are 23-7 (.767) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .599

The Knicks are 21-60 (.259) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Nets are 56-11 (.836) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 7-33 (.175) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Nets are 7-4 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

The Nets are 4-7 (.364) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

Injury Report: Nets vs. KnicksSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 28

  • Kevin Durant (Nets): The Nets announced that Durant is scheduled to be reassessed in two weeks.
  • T.J. Warren (Nets): Warren is doubtful for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against New York.
  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Simmons is questionable for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against New York.
  • Edmond Sumner (Nets): Sumner is probable for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against New York.
  • Day’Ron Sharpe (Nets): Sharpe is questionable for Saturday’s (Jan.28) game against New York.
  • Seth Curry (Nets): Curry did not play in Thursday’s (Jan. 26) game against Detroit.
  • Mitchell Robinson (Knicks): The Knicks announced that Robinson underwent surgery for a fractured right thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Evan Fournier (Knicks): Fournier did not play in Thursday’s (Jan.26) game against Boston.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 43% (2,390/5,514) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (642 rebounds/48 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Knicks have averaged 10.1 assists per game (2,050 assists/202 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Knicks are shooting 44% (3,706/8,507) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (345 rebounds/46 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Nets are shooting 39% from three (1,344/3,449) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nets have an eFG% of 59% in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Nets have an eFG% of 58% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.4 steals per game (308 steals/48 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,633 rebounds/48 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Knicks have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,028 rebounds/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Knicks have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,385 steals/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 7.0 blocks per game (322 blocks/46 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (770 blocks/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (1,142 blocks/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Nets have averaged 7.1 steals per game (910 steals/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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