New York @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

Out of all players in the league, Mikal Bridges slots into the 98th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 37.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. This year, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 6.2 3-point attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Nets, creating a positive matchup. The Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nets). The Knicks check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Mikal Bridges has sunk 95.9% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games, 15.7% higher than he's converted overall this year.

Out of all players in the league, Jalen Brunson comes in at the 98th percentile, posting a colossal 26.0 points per game this year. Jalen Brunson has attempted 8.4 threes per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Jalen Brunson has been on the court for 35.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 97th percentile. This year, the other team's starting PGs have totaled 2.9 three-pointers per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Nets, creating a good matchup. The Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Nets).

Relative to last season's 50.8% rate, Jalen Wilson's shooting effectiveness has declined this season to 40.6%. When it comes to scoring, the Brooklyn Nets's subpar 103.8 points per game on their home court comes in as the lowest in the NBA this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA away from their home city this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Nets. Over the last 10 games when they are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the NBA, Keon Johnson comes in at the 93rd percentile for personal fouls, logging an enormous 2.6 fouls per game this year. When it comes to scoring, the Brooklyn Nets's subpar 103.8 points per game on their home court comes in as the lowest in the NBA this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 4.8 three attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the New York Knicks, identifying this as a hard matchup. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the NBA away from their home city this year, which should reduce opportunities for the Nets.

Nic Claxton has successfully made 75.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 52.8% higher than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the year. The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nets. The Nets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Nic Claxton will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home city generally raises player performance across the board.

Trendon Watford has scored 13.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's scored overall this year. The matchup against New York is a good one for three-pointers; when the Knicks are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 2nd-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (47.7%). The 4th-fastest tempo home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Nets. The Nets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games with the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Trendon Watford has converted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.