The Brooklyn Nets (26-44) take on the New York Knicks'(41-28) in a Saturday matinee with tip-off from Madison Square Garden set for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Knicks lead 2-0
The Nets come to town on a 5-game losing streak after covering as 9.5-point dogs in a 115-108 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. It was just their 3rd cover in their last 10 games. G Cam Thomas posted his 7th straight 20-point performance. He’s averaging 25.7 PPG during the stretch.
G Jalen Brunson wants someone to hold his beverage because he has gone for 26+ in 4 straight and is averaging 36.8 PPG in the stretch. The Knicks fell 113-100 in Denver Friday to end a 4-game winning streak. They are 22-13 at the Garden this season. The Knicks sit a half-game behind Orlando for 4th in the East.