New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The New York Knicks travel to Colorado to face the current NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets in one of the best games of this Thursday. Let’s see the Knicks vs Nuggets Betting odds.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated the Warriors by an NBA score of 119-112. They were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for the game was 211.5 points.
Currently, the Knicks are the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-27. Against other teams in the East, they are 27-15 and 8-5 against Atlantic Division opponents.
On the road, the Knicks have a straight-up record of 19-14 and have won five straight games. Against the spread, they are 19-13 on the road and 14-16 as underdogs.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 24-43-1, and 64 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 209. In their last three games, the Knicks have gone over the O/U line.
As underdogs, the Knicks have won three straight games and have an ATS record of 12-18 as underdogs. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs.
Denver wants to get to the top in the Western Conference
Dating back to the 2019-20 season, the Nuggets have won three straight home games. Today, they are favored by 9.5 points and have a 26-31 ATS record as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 44-15 straight-up and have a scoring margin of +5.8 PPG.
Denver’s O/U record for the season is 26-41-2, and their games have averaged 224.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 209 points.
Denver’s last game was a 115-112 win over the Timberwolves. The Nuggets were favored by 7.5 points in that game, but they did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 215.5 points.
In the Western Conference, according to the NBA standings, the Nuggets are currently in 2nd place with a record of 48-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 27-15 and 7-5 in their division. Overall, the Nuggets are 31-36 ATS this season.
The Nuggets are 5.8 PPG better than their opponents this season when favored. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 224.9 points per game.
Game Information
| NEW YORK KNICKS vs DENVER NUGGETS |
| Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| Date and Time: Thursday, March 21st 9:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| KNICKS | 41-27 | 109 | 221 | SPREAD NY +9.5 |
MONEYLINE DEN -410 |
TOTAL OVER 209 |
| NUGGETS | 48-21 | 112 | ||||
- AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 112 – New York Knicks 109
- Sport Betting AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 112 – New York Knicks 109
New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Knicks have faced off vs. the Nuggets as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Knicks and Nuggets, taking the Knicks against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
Looking back over the previous three times that the Knicks and Nuggets have faced off, they have combined to average 213 points per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
Knicks vs Nuggets Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
New York Knicks Game Analysis
Heading into tonight’s game, the Knicks are 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 112 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.7 points per game compared to 110.5 at home (26th).
In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 94.9 possessions per game. They are also 25th in field goal percentage (46%) and 20th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 12th in attempts but just 17th in percentage at 36%. Overall, they are 23rd in two-point field goal percentage (52%).
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are giving up just 107.9 points per game, which is the 2nd fewest in the NBA. New York has been especially tough at home, where they are allowing just 105.0 points per game.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 90.8 points per game. During that span, opponents have made just 30.7% of their three-point attempts.
Overall, New York has done a good job of limiting opponents’ three-point shooting, allowing just 36.4% from beyond the arc. On the season, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 55.9% of games against the Knicks.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
At home, the Nuggets are averaging 118.9 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 114.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Denver is 4th in the league at 49%. However, they are 29th in free throw attempts and 28th in three-point attempts.
When it comes to pace, the Nuggets are 28th in the NBA at 96.1 possessions per game. So far, Denver has outscored the league average in 49.3% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 9th in the NBA at 56%.
Overall, the Nuggets are 4th in assists, averaging 29.2 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Denver is right in the middle of the pack at 15th. Heading into this game, the Nuggets are 11th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Nuggets have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 7th in the NBA at 110.2 points per game allowed. They have been even better at home, where they are giving up just 109.6 points per contest, which is the 6th best mark in the league.
Denver has done a great job defending the three-point line this season, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.7% from beyond the arc, which is the 2nd best mark in the NBA. Overall, opponents are making just 11.2 threes per game vs. the Nuggets.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average 69.6% of the time vs. Denver. In terms of rebounds, the Nuggets are 10th in the NBA at 44.1 per game, and 11th in blocked shots at 5.5 per contest, according to the NBA team stats.
Injury Report
According to the NBA Injury Report, these players could not be able to play this matchup, affecting their NBA player stats of this season:
New York Knicks
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Denver Nuggets
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Zeke Nnaji – Back – Questionable
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