The Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks lock horns in an interconference regular-season game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, with tipoff at 7 p.m. EST. Both teams are on the back end of a back-to-back, with the Knicks recording a 132-101 win over the Washington and the Nuggets suffering an agonizing 124-121 loss against the Pistons.
After the win, New York extended its win streak to seven games and is second in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, Denver endured its second successive defeat and fell to a 33-18 record on the season.
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Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction
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Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Nuggets (+154), Knicks (-184)
Spread: Nuggets +3.5 (-111), Knicks -3.5 (-111)
Total over/under o/u: Nuggets o229.5 (-109), Knicks u229.5 (-114)
Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.
Betting Tips
- Nikola Jokic is expected to score over 27.5 points.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to record over 11.5 rebounds.
- Jamal Murray is expected to score over 23.5 points.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Preview
Denver and New York are both high-scoring teams, with multiple explosive scorers at their disposal. The Nuggets are the third-best offensive team, averaging 119.9 points per game, while the Knicks rank seventh at 117.6 points per game. On the flipside, the Knicks allow 112.1 points on a nightly basis, while the Nuggets surrender 115.7 points.
The Nuggets are more efficient at scoring, shooting 49.6% from from the floor, compared to the Knicks’ 47.0%. New York is dominant on the glass and ranks third in rebounding per game (46.4), with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the league with 11.9 boards per game. Denver is in the bottom half of the table in this category with 42.4 rebounds on a nightly basis.
Jokic and Murray are the fulcrum of the Nuggets’ offense, while Peyton Watson has consistently provided the offensive spark with efficient shooting from the floor. If Denver gets hot from deep, it can negate New York’s rebounding advantage and put the defense in scramble mode.
Meanwhile, the Knicks thrive on Jalen Brunson’s play-making and scoring, particularly his flawless execution from the clutch. The battle between Towns and Jokic is must-watch TV, and Towns has done well against the Serbian superstar.
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Starting Lineups Tonight
Denver Nuggets starting lineup
PG: Jamal Murray, SG: Jalen Pickett, SF: Peyton Watson, PF: Spencer Jones, C: Nikola Jokic.
Nuggets depth chart against Knicks:
New York Knicks starting lineup
PG: Jalen Brunson, SG: Mikal Bridges, SF: Mohamed Diawara, PF: OG Anunoby, C: Karl-Anthony Towns.
Knicks depth chart against Nuggets:
Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Prediction
It promises to be a blockbuster matchup between two equally talented teams. With the Knicks playing at home, they have a slight advantage. Expect New York to record a hard-fought win, feeding off the energy from its home crowd.
Final score prediction: Knicks win 121-117.
Edited by Atishay Jain