The struggling New York Knicks host the seriously struggling New Jersey Nets, Wednesday March 30, as the Knicks look to catch up to sixth place Philadelphia, in the East. The Knicks lead the Nets 3-2 SU in their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Knicks as -8.5 point home favorites over the Nets with the over/under set at 208 points. Be sure to check the Nets vs Knicks NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
New Jersey (23-50) (5-31 V) has lost seven of their last ten games and has lost four of their last five road games. The Nets lost for the third straight time, 112-87 to Houston on Tuesday. Brook Lopez scored 22 points but New Jersey shot 41.6 percent and was held to fewer than 88 points for a third straight contest. "I'm disappointed," Nets coach Avery Johnson said. "We can't keep writing these off as bad games. I am a competitor. We expect more. I don't make excuses." Averaging a personal-best 19.7 points, Lopez scored a season-high 36 at New York in November. He's averaged 20.4 points in five games at Madison Square Garden.
New York (36-38) (20-17 H) has lost eight of their last ten and have won just two of their last five on home court. They are seventh in the Eastern Conference, two games behind sixth-place Philadelphia. The Knicks look to build on a 113-106 overtime win over Orlando on Monday that snapped a six-game skid. Carmelo Anthony had 39 points with 10 rebounds Monday and has averaged 28.5 points his last four games versus New Jersey."We got that monkey off our back and now we focus on Wednesday's game, and now we need that same intensity," said Anthony. They have gone 8-12 SU since trading for Anthony. While Anthony is coming off his best effort in 20 games with New York, the Knicks need Stoudemire to get going. The veteran forward is averaging 25.5 points this season, but has failed to score more than 16 in three of the last five contests. He had 35 and nine rebounds in New York's 111-100 home win over the Nets on Nov. 30. Stoudemire missed the Knicks' 105-95 win at New Jersey last month with a sprained toe. They’ve struggled against sub-.500 teams recently. The Knicks are 0-3 SU against Cleveland, which they host Sunday, and lost to Detroit and twice each to Milwaukee and Indiana this month.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Nets are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Nets vs Knicks
When: Wednesday, March 30, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Knicks -8.5
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The Bottom Line: If the Knicks can’t pull this off, they’ll be doomed. Be sure to check Nets vs Knicks Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
