New York Knicks (31-16) vs Denver Nuggets (28-18)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -2.5 -- Over/Under: 239.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Denver Nuggets travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Pick.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have been in pretty good form as they've won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after getting stopped by the Bulls in a 129-121 road defeat on Monday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 33 points with 12 rebounds and 14 assists, Christian Braun added 28 points on 11 of 15 shooting while Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray each scored 18 points. As a team, the Nuggets shot 52 percent from the field and six of 27 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 68 points in the first half to build a 12-point lead, only to get outscored by 68-53 in the second half where they just had no answer for the Bulls' starters who all finished in double figures in scoring.
New York Knicks
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been building nicely as they've won five of their last six games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after blowing past the Grizzlies in a 143-106 win on Monday. Mikal Bridges led the team with 28 points with six assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points with 11 rebounds while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 20 points and six assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and took a 10-point lead into halftime before they exploded for 83 points in the second half to run up the score and win comfortably at home. The Knicks will meet the Lakers, Rockets, and Raptors after this game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven games against the Nuggets at Madison Square Garden following the win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks' last four games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six games against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost 33 of their last 39 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Nuggets' last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Nuggets are still missing Spencer Jones, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Josh Hart who is questionable with knee soreness. The Nuggets will be so disappointed with their last two defeats as they've had all their key players healthy and they were on fire before their last two games. The Knicks have sprung to life over the past couple of weeks and they looked great in their massive win over the in-form Grizzlies on Monday. You can make an argument for either side here, but with Hart ruled as questionable for the Knicks, I think there is plenty of value with the Nuggets as the underdogs in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Denver +2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
