Brooklyn Nets (14-29) vs New York Knicks (28-16)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Barclays Center)
Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +10.5 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets duke it out at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been doing it tough lately as they've lost six of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after taking down the Hawks in a 119-110 home win last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 34 points and six assists, Mikal Bridges added 26 points while Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 52 percent from the field and nine of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by 10 points in the first half. The Knicks must have had a good discussion during the halftime break because the Knicks dominated the rest of the game to win comfortably in the end. The Knicks will meet the Kings, Grizzlies, and Nuggets after this game.
Brooklyn Nets
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in a major slump as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting routed by the Thunder in a 127-101 road defeat on Sunday. Cameron Johnson and Tyrese Martin each scored 15 points while Nic Claxton chipped in with 11 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Nets shot just 42 percent from the field and 12 of 43 from the 3-point line, but this game was over before halftime as the Nets could never recover after getting outscored by 39-19 in the first quarter. Noah Clowney shot just two of eight for his nine points while D'Angelo Russell shot just two of six for his nine points. The Nets will face the Suns and Heat following this one.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Knicks and Nets.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 13 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Barclays Center.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nets' last four games at Barclays Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets' last five games against the Knicks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Knicks are still missing Mitchell Robinson, while the Nets are keeping an eye on Ben Simmons and D'Angelo Russell who are both questionable for this one. The Knicks haven't been at their absolute best lately, but they are relatively healthy and are coming into this one fresh off a nice win over the Hawks. The Nets have continued their downward spiral with another defeat and are dealing with multiple players on the injury report. The line is a bit scary for this one, but I think the Knicks should have little trouble running past this depleted Nets squad.
Peter’s Pick New York -10.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
