The New York Knicks will make their lone visit to Mile High City this season, as they visit the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, November 16.
The Knicks are just 7-7 thus far and have alternated wins and losses over their past seven games, defeating the Utah Jazz in their last contest. New York's offense has played well, however, they have been hindered by bad defense. The Knicks currently rank 11th in points per game and 17th in offensive rating, but just 24th in opponents points per game and 22nd in defensive rating.
The Nuggets will enter the contest with a 9-4 record coming off of a 23-point win over the Chicago Bulls. Denver has been able to overcome defensive struggles with a top-five offense. The Nuggets currently rank fifth in both points per game and offensive rating. Their defense, however, ranks just 20th in opponents points per game and 25th in defensive rating.
New York is 3-4 on the road this season, while Denver is a perfect 4-0 at home.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
Fixture: New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The New York Knicks will be without starting center Mitchell Robinson, who has missed the past six games with a sprained right knee. The Denver Nuggets will be without star center Nikola Jokic, who has been placed in health and safety protocols. Starting power forward Aaron Gordon is questionable due to illness, while point guards Bones Hyland and Ish Smith are both doubtful, due to health and safety protocols and a right calf strain, respectively.
Rookie Collin Gillespie, who is yet to make his NBA debut, remains out as he recovers from surgery to repair a lower left leg fracture.
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds and Spread
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New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Starting 5s
Knicks - PG Jalen Brunson, SG RJ Barrett, SF Cam Reddish, PF Julius Randle, C Isaiah Hartenstein
Nuggets - PG Jamal Murray, SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF Michael Porter Jr., PF Aaron Gordon, C DeAndre Jordan
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Prediction
The New York Knicks have been very inconsistent to begin the season. They will, however, benefit from facing a Denver Nuggets team that will be without back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets could be without several other rotation pieces as well. Expect New York to take advantage by handing a depleted Denver squad their first home loss of the season.
Prediction: New York Knicks ML (+130)
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