Knicks vs Nets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (Don't Expect Much Defense at Cox Pavilion)

The 2023 NBA Summer League continues on Sunday, July 9 with a showdown between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks.

Knicks vs Nets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, July 9, 2023
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, Nevada
• Coverage: NBA TV

Both teams need a win here after opening the Las Vegas circuit with losses. A poor shooting performance from the Knicks led to a 110-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday. Meanwhile, the Nets fell 101-97 to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a total collapse in the fourth quarter.

Knicks vs Nets Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: NY: (+120) | BKN: (-148)
• Spread: NY: +2.5 (-110) | BKN: -2.5 (-110)
• Total: 188.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Nets enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 5:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 188.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds. 

Knicks vs Nets Prediction & Pick

The biggest reason behind the Knicks' loss yesterday was their inability to hit their perimeter shots. While the 76ers went 11-of-29 (37.9%) from downtown, New York only shot 15% (3-of-20) from the three-point line. In today's NBA where three-point shooting is key, poor efficiency like that rarely produces results.

The Nets, on the other hand, were more careful with the ball. They shot 31.4% (11-of-35) on their three-point attempts and only turned the ball over 11 times to the Cavaliers' 20. Having said that, Brooklyn did commit 30 fouls and was outscored 34-26 in the fourth quarter, so a more complete effort is necessary.

Nevertheless, I still liked the Nets' effort better, which is why I'm siding with them to win. The Knicks simply can't win if they still can't hit their three-pointers. With how bad some of their shots were against the 76ers, I don't see those changes happening overnight.

Back the Nets to come out on top here.

Final Score Prediction: Nets: 102 | Knicks: 97

Knicks vs Nets Best Bet

Let's go with the total going over 188.5 points as the best bet here. At the end of the day, both teams showed a lack of defense in their openers, allowing an average of 105.5 points. There isn't a ton of time for adjustments in the Summer League, so I don't expect the defenses to improve all that much.

With young players prone to making mistakes as well, I see a fair amount of points being scored today.

Bet: Over 188.5 Total Points (-110)

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