The Brooklyn Nets (4-7) welcome the New York Knicks (5-5) to Barclays Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks are coming into this game having won 2 of their last 3, having been destroyed 133-118 at home against the Boston Celtics and then most recently beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-107 on the road.
New York has 4 players averaging in double figures and offseason acquisition G Jalen Brunson has been a top weapon, averaging 19.7 points per game. F Julius Randle leads the team with a 20.1 per-game average.
The Nets are 2-1 in their last 3 and will be without suspended G Kyrie Irving, who is their 2nd-leading scorer. Brooklyn has played all 3 games without Irving.