The Denver Nuggets (33-18) and New York Knicks (32-18) will meet in the NBA on Wednesday night. Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York City is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Knicks are 5-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread (Knicks -5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. New York is a -190 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Denver is +160 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, February 4.
Nuggets vs Knicks Prediction
- Nuggets vs Knicks pick: Peyton Watson Over 18.5 Points & Assists (-110)
My Knicks vs. Nuggets best bet is on Peyton Watson over 18.5 points & assists, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +160 |
| Knicks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -190 |
Nuggets vs Knicks NBA Wednesday Preview
My NBA player prop projection model shows value today on over 18.5 points and assists for Nuggets' guard Peyton Watson in tonight's matchup against the Knicks.
Watson has scored 17+ points in four straight games, clearing this number on points alone in three of those contests.
He's also tallied 3+ assists in three of those four games.
Tonight, Watson and the Nuggets draw a tough matchup against a Knicks team that ranks 12th in defensive rating and 6th in points allowed per game.
However, we are still projecting him for 21.5 points + rebounds in this spot.
Nuggets vs Knicks Picks, Betting Predictions
My model projects a 62.3% win rate, which implies an expected 6.50% edge.
Action PRO also favors Watson in these categories, projecting him for 19.59 points and 1.96 assists in tonight's contest.
So, let's back Watson to tally over 18.5 points + assists against the Knicks on Wednesday night.
Nuggets vs. Knicks Best Bet
- Peyton Watson Over 18.5 Points & Assists (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Knicks vs. Nuggets betting prediction is on Peyton Watson over 18.5 points + assists at -110.
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Nuggets vs Knicks Betting Trends
