Nuggets vs Knicks:
When: 7:30pm et Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York.
The New York Knicks are absolutely cooking at home, and their latest stretch has been one for the history books. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets? Their longest road trip of the season is turning into a disaster—and now they roll into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night looking for answers in a battle of potential NBA Finals contenders.
📊 Recent Form:
The Knicks obliterated the Memphis Grizzlies 143-106 on Monday, leading almost the entire game and putting up 20 steals (2nd-most in the NBA this season).
They’ve now dropped 140+ points in back-to-back games, something they haven’t done since 1965.
Denver? They blew a 10-point lead to the Chicago Bulls and lost 129-121. That’s now back-to-back losses, and their defense has completely disappeared—giving up 262 points over their last two games.
📌 Key Betting Trends:
✅ Knicks are 6-6 vs. playoff teams and face a brutal four-game stretch ahead.
✅ Nuggets are 0-2 on this road trip and haven’t lost three straight since Feb. 2024.
✅ Denver’s defense is collapsing, allowing opponents to shoot lights out in crunch time.
🚀 Player Props to Watch:
🔥 Mikal Bridges (NYK) – Coming off a 28-point game, he’s been a consistent scorer and will get plenty of volume.
🔥 Nikola Jokic (DEN) – Dropped a monster triple-double (33-12-14) last game and went 10-for-10 in the first half. He’ll do his part, but can the Nuggets get stops?
📉 Betting Edge:
The Knicks’ defense is swarming, forcing turnovers, and dictating pace—bad news for a Denver team that just got lit up by Chicago.
Live bet potential: If Denver starts slow, Knicks’ momentum could make them an in-game bet.
Over/Under watch: Given New York’s scoring surge and Denver’s defensive struggles, the Over could be a solid play.
NBA Picks and Predictions:
For this Nuggets vs Knicks Wednesday Night Basketball game, I’m rolling with the Knicks First Quarter Moneyline -115. Also receive my Premium pick going in the College Basketball game between Auburn vs LSU, Tap Here
