Knicks host Nets with 14.5-point edge

The Knicks host the Nets on Monday night, with the Knicks favored by 14.5 points. The Nets won their first game of the season, 98-90, on Sunday, while the Knicks lost, 98-93, on Friday. Brooklyn is 1-2 on the road this season, and New York is 1-2 at home. The Nets are fifth in the Atlantic Division, and the Knicks are fourth. Knicks guard Jose Alvarado is questionable due to an ankle injury. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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The model projects that the Over on the 218.5-point total will hit 52% of the time. The Nets are led by Julius Randle, who is averaging 21 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Michael Porter Jr. is also a key player for Brooklyn, averaging 20.8 points and seven rebounds. The Knicks are paced by Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.5 points and 5.2 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns also contributes, averaging 21.8 points and 13.5 rebounds.

The model is projecting 221 combined points as the Over hits 52% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks and betting predictions. The model has returned nearly $19,000 on top-rated NBA picks since 2018, and it is going Over on the total (218.5) on the . Both teams have trended to the Under this season, but this is the lowest total that either has seen.