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Thursday night’s action will feature two teams on a winning streak facing off at Madison Square Garden in New York, as the New York Knicks host the Denver Nuggets. The New York Knicks have been formidable in night games at Madison Square Garden, winning each of their last eight matchups. However, the Denver Nuggets have won eight of their last nine night games when facing New York.
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Both the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks enter this matchup with positive momentum, making a case for either team to come out on top. However, the Nuggets have demonstrated more consistent performance throughout the season. The Knicks’ robust defence has been a key factor in their recent success, allowing an average of just 101.5 points per game in their current four-game win streak. Moreover, at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks boast the second-best home-scoring defence in the league, limiting opponents to only 105.5 points per game.
Considering the Nuggets’ offence hasn’t been particularly dominant in their recent run of form, they may encounter challenges against the Knicks’ formidable defence in this matchup. The clash between the Nuggets’ offence and the Knicks’ strong defensive efforts could be a determining factor in the outcome of the game.
Odds available as of January 25th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines | |||
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bet365 Odds | Moneyline | Over/Under 224.0 | Handicap +/-2.0 |
New York Knicks | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
Denver Nuggets | 1.76 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
Odds available as of January 25th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
The New York Knicks have been enjoying a successful stretch, winning 10 of their last 12 games and securing the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. In their recent 108-103 victory over the Nets, the Knicks displayed resilience with a fourth-quarter comeback, holding the Nets to just 18 points in that period.
Against the Nets, the Knicks shot 46% from the field and 10 of 29 from beyond the arc. Julius Randle led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jalen Brunson added 30 points, and Donte DiVincenzo added 11 points.
Offensively, the Knicks average 115 points per game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.2% from three-point range. They make an average of 13.2 three-pointers and 18.9 free throws per game. Despite committing 13 turnovers per game, their 1.72 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 25th in the NBA. On the defensive end, they limit opponents to 110.4 points per game, marking the third-best defensive performance in the league. The Knicks excel in rebounding, securing 46.2 rebounds per game, the third-highest in the NBA, with a remarkable +5.6-rebound differential.
The New York Knicks are priced at 51.00 odds, in the NBA Winner Odds race, while none of their players made it to the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.
The Denver Nuggets have been in excellent form this season, currently sitting at third place in the Western Conference with a 31-14 record. In their recent game against the Pacers, the Nuggets secured a 114-109 road win, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
Despite facing some offensive challenges early in the game, the Nuggets found their rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-19 and taking control of the contest. Nikola Jokic delivered a good performance with a triple-double, contributing 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jamal Murray added 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 14 points.
This season, the Denver Nuggets have averaged 115.9 points per game, ranking 14th in the NBA. They boast impressive shooting percentages, hitting 49.9% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. The team averages 11.7 three-pointers and 15.6 free throws per game. With just 11.7 turnovers per game, they have one of the league’s best assist-to-turnover ratios at 2.31.
Defensively, the Nuggets allow 110.9 points per game, ranking sixth in the NBA. Opponents shoot 46.6% from the field and 36% from three-point range against Denver. The team is strong on the boards, averaging 44 rebounds per game (11th in the league) with a +2.2-rebound differential. The defence also contributes with seven steals and 5.4 blocks per game.
The Denver Nuggets are priced at 5.23 odds to defend the title in the NBA winner odds race, while Nikola Jokic leads the race with 2.47 odds in the MVP candidate Odds List.
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