What do you get when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The Nuggets and the Knicks. These are two of the hottest teams in the NBA right now and they will meet in Denver in a battle between MVP candidates.
Let’s take a deep dive into the different markets out there for Colorado sports bettors in our Nuggets vs. Knicks betting preview, complete with the best odds, picks, and predictions.
Nuggets vs. Knicks Betting Preview
The Nuggets lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, but they have an opportunity to bounce back against the Knicks on Wednesday. They were held to just 89 points, which is their second-lowest scoring output of the season.
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CLAIM OFFERScoring won’t be any easier on Wednesday as the Nuggets are going up against another elite defense
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Nuggets vs. Knicks Odds
Game lines courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook Colorado:
- Spread: Nuggets -3.5 (-110) // Knicks +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nuggets -157 // Knicks +128
- Total: Over 214.5 (-110) // Under 214.5 (-110)
Bets We Like With A Nuggets Win
Julius Randle Under 2.5 Made Threes (+100)
This is a solid option for bettors who think the Nuggets are going to pull out the victory on Wednesday night. Although a handful of players are having career years for the Knicks, Julius Randle is the engine that makes the team go. His remarkable jump as a shooter might be the biggest reason for his massive improvement this year.
Randle is connecting on 42.7% of his threes and he is making 4.5 threes per game over his last six games. However, if the Nuggets can limit his open looks from beyond the arc, they should be able to win this game.
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Bets We Like With A Knicks Win
RJ Barrett Over 17.5 Points (-120)
Julius Randle is the guy that makes the Knicks go, but RJ Barrett is the Robin to his Batman. Much like Randle, Barrett has made incredible strides as a shooter this year. His jump shot was a common talking point among Barrett skeptics, but he has firmly shut the door no that conversation.
Barrett is knocking on the door of 40% shooting from three and he has been hot lately. Over his last nine games, the second-year star is averaging 20.2 points per game on 44.8% from beyond the arc. The Knicks are 8-1 during that span.
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Nuggets vs. Knicks Prediction, Pick
Betting against the Knicks has been a bad idea during the 2020-21 season. They have the best record against the spread (42-22-1 ATS) and they are great as a road underdog (15-7 ATS).
With all that said, the Nuggets are built to beat the Knicks. They have the physicality to go toe-to-toe with New York’s frontcourt and they have no problem playing at a slow pace. The Knicks rank last in the NBA in pace while the Nuggets rank 28th. Take the Nuggets laying the points in this game and feel free to fade the Knicks on a few player props.
Pick: Nuggets -3.5
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