Nets vs. Knicks Point Spread Pick 2/13/23

Brooklyn Nets (33-23 SU, 29-26-1 ATS) vs. New York Knicks (31-27 SU, 30-27-1 ATS)

When: Monday, February 13th, 7:30 PM (ET)

Where: Madison Square Garden, NY, New York

TV: MSG

Point Spread: Bkn +2.5/NY -2.5 (Stop wasting money on -110 odds (or higher!) Start saving big money TODAY by making the switch to -105 reduced juice at BetAnySports!)

Total: 223.0

Money Line: Brk +111/NYK -133

Notable Injuries

Nets

• Seth Curry (Out) Adductor

Knicks

• Mitchell Robinson (Out) Thumb

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Brooklyn is 33-23 overall. When taking to the road, Brooklyn has a mark of 16-12 and a win percentage of 57%. Currently, the team is 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 29-26-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 2-3 in their past five games and 4-1 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 4-6 SU and 7-3 ATS.

In their last outing, Brooklyn was unable to come away with a win against the 76ers, losing by a score of 101-98. Mikal Bridges led the team with 23 points, but it was not enough to overcome their status as 2-point underdogs. The Nets also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, New York is 31-27 overall. When playing at home, New York has a mark of 15-15 and a win percentage of 50%. Currently, the team is 7th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 30-27-1 vs. the spread. In New York’s last five games, the Knicks have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 6-4 and 6-4 ATS.

In their preceding game, the Knicks overpowered the Jazz, earning a 126-120 win as 5-point favorites. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks, putting up 38 points on 50.0% shooting. The Knicks not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Nets picked up the 112-85 win over the Knicks. The Nets’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 3.5-point favorite. So far this season, the Nets have a record of 2-0 vs. the Knicks. The Nets have had the better record vs. the spread over the last five games, going 4-1. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 11 points per game. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 2-3. Combined, they averaged 215 points in these games.

Analysis

This season, the Nets’ offense averages 114.1 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Brooklyn has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.9 possessions per game. Brooklyn has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 2nd in 3-point shooting percentage at 39.1%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 32.1 attempts per contest. On defense, the Nets allow an average of 112.12 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. So far, they have done a good job defending the 3-point arc, as teams are hitting just 34.46% of their looks from deep.

Mikal Bridges is the top scorer for the Nets, with an average of 17.3 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.3%. Spencer Dinwiddie is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 17.7 points per game.

This season, the Knicks’ offense averages 114.3 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. In terms of pace, New York has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.4 possessions per game. The Knicks have been able to put together a strong offensive attack despite sitting just 24th in 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are among the league leaders in attempts at 35.0 attempts per game. Defensively, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 106.6 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.2%.

Going into today’s game, Julius Randle is the leading scorer for the New York team with an average of 24.9 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.0%. The team’s second top scorer is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 23.6 points per game.

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Betting Trends

• The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
• The Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
• The Knicks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Monday games.
• The Knicks are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.

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