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The highlight of Wednesday’s night in the NBA will undoubtedly be the Nets vs Knicks game. Two heavyweights will clash against each other in the fight for the fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
This game will be the fourth meeting between the two, with two wins for Brooklyn against one for the New York team. The first two games were for the team led by Jacque Vaughn. One of those games took place in November, when the team still had Kevin Durant. In that presentation, the forward scored 29 points in a crushing 112-85 score.
However, he who laughs last laughs best. Just two weeks earlier, the Knicks swept their longtime rival by a resounding 124-106. A packed Madison Square Garden witnessed an exhibition by Jalen Brunson, who scored 40 points. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the prediction, odds and all the information of this exciting clash between Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks NBA Regular Season Game on March 1, 2023
- Where: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York.
- When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 07:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Regular Season Record: 34-27.
The Nets are going through a tough moment after the departure of their main stars, which is evidenced in the eight losses in the team has suffered in its last 11 games played. The most painful of those lost games was the one against the Atlanta Hawks, a rival from the same Conference. Despite six players finishing the game in double figures, there was little they could do to prevent a 127-129 final score.
Brooklyn is still restructuring itself, and its low average of 113.8 points per game is evidence of such process. This team’s record is not the only one that is average in the NBA, also, tonight’s opponent has an average of 114.7 points.
The visiting team’s advantage lies in its strength playing away from the Barclays Center, as it has a positive record of 16-14. In fact, there are only five franchises in the East that have a winning record playing away from home. One of them happens to be the New York Knicks.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular Season Record: 36-27.
Tom Thibodeau’s squad has won seven games in a row and nine of its last 11 games. The team’s present is so promising that it comes after defeating no other than the Boston Celtics, firm contenders for the title.
The team’s record speaks for itself. New York has now won five home games in a row, a streak that has helped turn around a negative 10-15 home record.
Moreover, the home team can rely on the scoring of Julius Randle, who averages 25.1 points per game. Still, his outstanding level and performance would not be enough if it were not for the offensive work of Jalen Brunson or the outstanding contributions of Immanuel Quickley. The latter, based on good performances, managed to go from the bench to playing more than 30 minutes per game.
JefeBet Prediction
While Brooklyn has become accustomed to winning against its rivals in recent seasons, times seem to have changed. Now, a new challenge will take place at Madison Square Garden, which is no small detail.
The Nets have four losses in their last five away games. One of them was against Atlanta, and the other one was an overwhelming 87-131 against Chicago Bulls at the mythical United Center.
Considering all that has been previously discussed, at JefeBet we consider that the home team will win and that it will be able to cover its betting line in what will be a vibrant Nets vs Knicks clash.
Prediction: New York Knicks Spread.
