New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions
The New York Knicks (28-39) visit Barclays Center Sunday to take on the Brooklyn Nets (34-33). Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look at the Knicks at Nets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Nets are coming into this inner-city battle having taken down the Philadelphia 76ers in Ben Simmons' return to the City of Brotherly Love Thursday - though he didn't play. The Nets won by 29 (129-100).
Two night earlier, the Nets beat the Hornets by 11 (132-121). They have covered two straight games and are 2-2 against the spread (ATS) since the return of F Kevin Durant. They're 27-38-2 ATS overall.
The Nets are 2-0 against the Knicks this season yet 1-1 ATS. New York is 31-36 ATS on the season and has covered 5 straight games after failing to cover in the previous six.
The Knicks are led by PF Julius Randle, who is averaging a team-best 20.4 points per game. He also leads the 76ers in rebounds (10.0) and assists (5.2).
Knicks at Nets odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:08 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Knicks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Nets -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +5.5 (-105) | Nets -5.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Nets key injuries
Knicks
- SF Cam Reddish (shoulder) out
- PF Obi Toppin (hamstring) questionable
Nets
- C LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) out
- PG Kyrie Irving (ineligible) out
- PG Ben Simmons (reconditioning) out