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Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks
The division rival Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Knicks as -2.5-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total opened at 225.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 126-120 winner as they battled the Jazz at home. The Knicks earned a push in the match as a -6-point favorite, while 246 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Nets were a 101-98 loser in their most recent outing at home against the 76ers. They failed to cover the +2-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (199) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Brooklyn:
Team record: 20-12 SU,16-16 ATS
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Brooklyn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Brooklyn's last 10 games
New York:
Team record: 18-14 SU,17-13-2 ATS
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 9 games
Next up:
Brooklyn home to Miami Wednesday, February 15
New York at Atlanta Wednesday, February 15