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2021 NBA Handicapping
(20-19) New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets (26-13)
Date: Monday, March 15th
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
NBA Moneyline Odds: Knicks +285 | Nets -315
NBA Betting Odds: Nets -8
NBA Betting Total: 225
Monday, March 15th finds the New York Knicks playing the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets for the second time this season. The Nets won the initial match 116-109 on January 13th.
The Knicks hold the all-time record between the clubs with 101 wins in 200 meetings. Last season, the teams played four times splitting the season series.
New York Knicks
The team from the Mecca continues to roll having won five of their last seven games. Julius Randle earned a well-deserved All-Star nod from the coaches. Randle picked right back up where he left off prior to the break.
He delivered his second triple-double of the season in the recent victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder registering 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
RJ Barrett is also having a breakout season averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Barrett also stood out in the victory versus the Thunder delivering 32 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and hit half (3 of 6) of his 3-point shots.
Rookie Immanuel Quickley (21), Alec Burks (15), and Reggie Bullock (14) were the other double-figure contributors.
Elfrid Payton (hamstring) missed the Saturday match but is expected to play Monday. Quickly is nursing a sore groin but listed as probable.
Austin Rivers (personal), and Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) are listed as day-to-day on the injury report. Mitchell Robinson had surgery on his fractured hand and remains out.
Brooklyn Nets
After the All-Star break, the Nets returned to continue their win streak posting wins versus the Celtics and Pistons.
Although Blake Griffin was picked up by the Nets after the Pistons bought him out, he’s yet to play for Brooklyn. Likewise, Kevin Durant remains sidelined having missed 11 consecutive games and 14 of the last 15 with a lingering hamstring injury.
The Nets are thriving in spite of missing KD beating Griffin’s former team on Saturday.
James Harden posted his ninth triple-double of the season against Detroit registering 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The superstar has raised his defensive intensity with the Nets and showcased that Saturday with two steals and three blocks.
Kyrie Irving (18), Landry Shamet (15), DeAndre Jordan (14), and Joe Harris (10) were the other double-figure contributors.
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (knee) is probable for Monday. Durant (hamstring), Griffin (assimilation), are out while Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) is out for the season.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Nets are 6-4 in the teams last 10 meetings.
- The Knicks are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these clubs
- The over/under is 1-9 in the last 10 contests between the clubs.
- Knicks are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games
- The Nets are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games
Free New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Prediction:
This match features the best of the two spectrums with the Brooklyn Nets blistering offensive prowess and the New York Knicks lock-down defensive mastery.
The Nets possess the top rating for field goal percentage (49.9%), points per game (120.6), and offensive rating (118).
The Knicks rank third in three key defensive categories allowing the third-fewest points off turnovers (11.6) fast-break points (10.2), and points in the paint (42.6) own and fourth-best defensive ranking (108.6). The Knicks allow the fewest points per game (105.0).
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Knicks +8
Typically the defensive team has the advantage, however, the Knicks haven’t fared as well against the elite teams. The added benefit is both teams want to be the better New York squad which should offer a quality battle.
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