Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks 3/18/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
The Denver Nuggets will take on the New York Knicks in a Saturday afternoon matchup at Madison Square Garden. Denver, who has a 47-23 record, is currently leading the Western Conference by 4.5 games and has split their 34 road games. The Knicks are coming off consecutive wins and are 2.5 games behind Cleveland for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Nuggets averaged 116.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowed 113.2 points on 48.1 percent FG shooting. Center Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.7 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20 points and 4 rebounds. PF Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and PF Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. Denver is allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
- Denver is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 outings with the Knicks.
- The Denver Nuggets are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games against New York.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the Nuggets’ last 7 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks 3/18/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
In their last game, the Knicks defeated Portland 123-107, with Immanuel Quickley leading the team with 26 points and Julius Randle contributing 24 points and ten rebounds. The Nuggets won their last game against Detroit 119-100, with Nikola Jokic scoring 30 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists.
The New York Knicks averaged 115.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowed 112.4 points on 45.4 percent FG shooting. PF Julius Randle is averaging 25.4 points and 10.4 rebounds, while PG Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. SF RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer and SF Josh Hart is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. New York is shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Knicks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 9 of New York’s last 13 matches with the Nuggets.
- The New York Knicks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
- The Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks. The NBA pick for this match is the Denver Nuggets. Knicks PG Jalen Brunson (foot) was a full participant in Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable for this game. Both Squads rank in the top six of the league in offensive efficiency, so this should be a high-scoring battle. With the Knicks returning from an extended road trip, take the Nuggets to cover. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 120-112.
NBA Starting Time: 1:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Madison Square Garden
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
TV: ALT2
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -2
NBA Totals: 230.5
