Knicks vs. Nuggets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

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Mark your calendars for January 29th, 2025, when the Knicks and Nuggets collide in an NBA game in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Knicks vs. Nuggets betting tip and prediction

On January 29th, 2025, at 18:30, the Eastern Conference will face off against the Western Conference in this NBA clash. The Knicks enters as -3 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Knicks won, 113-100. The over/under for the upcoming game is 240.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Knicks are currently knocking down 37.8% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are impressively converting 38.1% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Knicks are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Nuggets are taking 34% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

New York Knicks

How are the Knicks playing this season?

The Knicks comes into this game with a 31-16 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Knicks win their most recent game?

Yes, Knicks defeated the Grizzlies, 143-106. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Knicks

The leading scorer for the Knicks this season is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.8 points per game. Brunson also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 38.4. In the last game, he scored 35.75 points in DraftKings and 35.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Knicks

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 13.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 44.75 points in DraftKings and 42.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jalen Brunson has a team-high 7.4 assists per game. He scored 35.75 DraftKings points and 35.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Knicks is Josh Hart (1.5 steals per game). He has 26 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, OG Anunoby is leading the way for the Knicks with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 42.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 48 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Knicks Team Analysis

The Knicks' point differential this season is 7 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.8 points per game while allowing 110.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Knicks are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Knicks are making 17 per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

Projected Knicks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nuggets, the Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Isaiah Hartenstein, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, Miles McBride and Jalen Brunson. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks has the following injuries: Pacôme Dadiet is questionable (toe) and Mitchell Robinson is out (ankle).

Denver Nuggets

How are the Nuggets playing this season?

The Nuggets head this game with a 28-18 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

No, Nuggets came up short against the Bulls, 129-121. Michael Porter Jr. scored 31 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Nuggets

The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 30 points per game. Nikola Jokic also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.41. In the last game, scored 76 DraftKings fantasy points and 70.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Nikola Jokic is leading the way with 13.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 76 points in DraftKings and 70.4 in FanDuel. Nikola Jokic is dishing out a team-high 10.2 assists per game. He has 76 DraftKings fantasy points and 70.4 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Nuggets' leader is Nikola Jokic with 1.8 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 76 DraftKings fantasy points and 70.4 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Nuggets is Peyton Watson, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 21.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Nuggets Team Analysis

The Nuggets' point differential this season is 4.4 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 120.6 points per game while allowing 116.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nuggets are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nuggets are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA.

Projected Nuggets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Knicks, the Nuggets' starting five were Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray. For the upcoming matchup, Nuggets has the following injuries: Vlatko Cancar is out (knee), DaRon Holmes II is out (achilles), and Spencer Jones is out (groin).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Knicks coming into this game as -3 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Knicks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Knicks are a -3 money line favorite for the game against the Nuggets, and the suggestion is to pick the Knicks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Knicks and Nuggets is 240.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Knicks and Nuggets have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.