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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Knicks

The Denver Nuggets take the floor against the New York Knicks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

We’ve identified a betting angle for Nuggets vs Knicks on the totals. Our prediction is Under 226.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

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122-112 Win for Knicks in Pair’s Last Meeting

Denver Nuggets have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons claimed a 124-121 win. Jamal Murray dropped 32 points, as Nikola Jokic finished with 24 and Peyton Watson 17.

New York Knicks got a seventh straight win in their last game. It was a 132-101 road triumph at Capital One Arena when meeting Washington Wizards. Offensively, Mikal Bridges led the charge with 23, while Jalen Brunson contributed 21 and OG Anunoby 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have beaten the Nuggets in the last two matchups. They won 145-118 at Ball Arena and triumphed 122-112 at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Knicks logo Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 109.2 points, 40.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.3 points and 45.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jamal Murray is averaging 22.5 points and 6.9 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas averages 5.4 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.6 (35.6%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.4 points, 49.0 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 99.8 points and 39.0 rebounds.

OG Anunoby is averaging 19.2 points, Karl-Anthony Towns 14.4 rebounds and Josh Hart 4.7 assists, while Landry Shamet has an average of 2.6 (47.3%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

This Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 226.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that the pair go under the line in this NBA matchup.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Nuggets vs Knicks stats:

  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Nuggets games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Knicks games at home.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Knicks games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Knicks games.

Under 226.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 226.5
Spread Knicks -5
Result & BTTS 120 Knicks / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 106 - 116 Knicks logo Knicks

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Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With a 70% chance of securing victory, New York Knicks are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -233. The market suggests that Denver Nuggets are least likely to win at +190.

The current spread is 6 and total points is 226.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 226.5 at -110.

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Knicks Riding a Home Hot Streak

The Knicks have chalked up four straight victories at Madison Square Garden. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 112.50 points on average and giving up 104.60.

The Nuggets have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 113.80 points per contest and giving up 112.30.

The Knicks earned a 122-112 win against the Nuggets in the teams’ last meeting at Madison Square Garden. Across the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Nuggets have collected four wins, with the Knicks owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 6-4 217.10 112.50 104.60 3 7
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 7-3 226.10 113.80 112.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 46 35.5 1179 345 25.6 7.5 3.2 4.3 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 35 34.08 1019 368 29.1 10.5 2.1 12.1 0.7 1.4
Peyton Watson 48 30.6 721 94 15.0 2.0 1.5 4.9 1.2 1.0

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 50 34.34 794 208 15.9 4.2 2.2 4.2 0.8 1.5
Jalen Brunson 45 34.33 1218 272 27.1 6.0 2.9 3.2 0.1 0.7
OG Anunoby 40 32.63 659 93 16.5 2.3 2.0 5.4 0.7 1.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets
30 Jan NBA
Clippers 109-122 Nuggets
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
22 Jan NBA
Nuggets 107-97 Wizards
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Hornets 110-87 Nuggets
17 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-121 Nuggets

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-127 Knicks
28 Jan NBA
Knicks 119-92 Raptors
27 Jan NBA
Kings 87-103 Knicks
24 Jan NBA
Knicks 112-109 76ers
21 Jan NBA
Nets 66-120 Knicks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks
17 Jan NBA
Suns 106-99 Knicks
15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 11 0.784 120.5 107.7 12.8 22-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 2W
Pistons 37 12 0.755 117.5 109.9 7.6 21-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 3W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 18 0.647 120 115.9 4.1 14-10 19-8 4-2 19-9 5-5 2L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 32 18 0.64 116 108.9 7.1 16-8 16-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 3W
Knicks 32 18 0.64 117.9 111.8 6.1 20-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 7-3 7W
Lakers 30 19 0.612 116.3 116.2 0.1 12-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Magic 25 24 0.51 115 115.9 -0.9 15-9 10-15 6-5 17-17 4-6 2L
Hawks 25 27 0.481 117.4 118.3 -0.9 9-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 5-5 1W
Bulls 24 27 0.471 117.2 120.2 -3 15-11 9-16 3-9 16-19 5-5 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Bucks 19 29 0.396 111.5 115.6 -4.1 10-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 2-8 1W
Mavericks 19 31 0.38 113.8 116.5 -2.7 14-15 5-16 3-7 11-21 4-6 5L
Jazz 16 35 0.314 118.3 126.9 -8.6 10-17 6-18 1-8 9-24 2-8 1W
Nets 13 36 0.265 107.1 114.9 -7.8 6-18 7-18 3-9 9-20 1-9 2L
Wizards 13 36 0.265 112 122.7 -10.7 9-17 4-19 2-5 8-20 3-7 1L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak