The New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets lock horns in a regular-season game at the Ball Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 9 p.m. EST. The two teams played out a humdinger in the season’s matchup, with the Knicks managing a 134-127 win in double overtime.
The Knicks’ three-game win streak was snapped by the OKC Thunder on Wednesday. With a 103-100 loss, New York fell to a 40-23 record, but remained in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Meanwhile, the Nuggets are coming off a wire-to-wire 120-113 win over the LA Lakers on Thursday. They improved to a 39-24 record, but remained in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
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New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Knicks (-104), Nuggets (-112)
Spread: Knicks -1.5 (+103), Nuggets +1.5 (-125)
Total over/under o/u: Knicks o229.5 (-111), Nuggets u229.5 (-111)
Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.
Betting Tips
- Nikola Jokic is expected to record over 10.5 assists.
- Jalen Brunson is expected to score over 25.5 points.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to record over 11.5 rebounds.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Preview
This contest throws up multiple mouthwatering matchups, none bigger than the battle between Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns. Jokic leads the league in rebounds, averaging 12.6 boards per game. Towns is second in this category, averaging 11.9 rebounds per game.
Towns is one of the few players in the league who has succeeded against Jokic, both while defending him and on offense. The battle on the boards will be fascinating to watch, and the player who outplays the other in this area might just lead his team to a win.
Another matchup to watch will be between Jalen Brunson and Jamal Murray. The two high-scoring point guards can score on all three levels, and their ability to break down the defense and set up teammates makes them a luxury for their respective teams.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are a more efficient team than the Knicks, both from inside and outside the arc. New York is an elite rebounding team, with Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson providing the support to Towns on the glass.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups Tonight
New York Knicks starting lineup
PG: Jalen Brunson, SG: Mikal Bridges, SF: OG Anunoby, PF: Josh Hart, C: Karl-Anthony Towns.
Denver Nuggets starting lineup
PG: Jamal Murray, SG: Julian Strawther, SF: Cam Johnson, PF: Christian Braun, C: Nikola Jokic.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
It promises to be a humdinger between two heavyweights on Friday. The Nuggets played on Thursday, and their players will be fatigued. They are also missing a few key pieces, while the Knicks have all the key players available. Expect New York to record a hard-fought win on the road.
Final score prediction: Knicks win 115-112.
Edited by Atishay Jain
