Denver Nuggets host the New York Knicks this Monday night. Both teams aren’t playing exactly as expected, though they are still above the .500, which isn’t a great success, we have to add. The Knicks are trying to become a powerhouse in the East, while the Nuggets want to return to the NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News
The Knicks are on tour through the West, where they have already played two events: one in Phoenix, which they won 138-122, and one in Salt Lake, where the Jazz ended their winning streak.
It was 121-106 for the hosts, who slowed down the tired rivals. New York shot 17-for-51 from downtown, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combining 3-for-18. OG Anynoby had a team-high 27 points, Brunson 23, while KAT added 16 points and boards.
Denver Nuggets News
For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is still doing his thing. He is the best player in the league so far, delivering triple-doubles and highlight reels on a daily basis. In the most recent win over the Lakers in LA, 127-102, Jokic had 34 points, 13 boards, and eight assists.
The reason the Nuggets are only 9-6 is Jamal Murray, who plays under every expectation. The Canadian average is 17.6 points, 4.4 boards, and 5.9 assists while shooting just 39.8% from the field.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Head to Head
This is the first game of the season. In the previous one, both teams defended the home-court edge and settled for a win each.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Prediction
The Knicks are on tour, and that certainly affects their energy bar. Meanwhile, we know that the Nuggets are a very tough team to beat at Mile High, which is why we pick Jokic and the boys to claim a victory here.
Betting Tip: Nuggets
Bookmaker: RioBet
Odds: 1.60
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