Knicks vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 3/22/2024

On Thursday, the New York Knicks (41-27) face off against the Denver Nuggets (47-21) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Jamal Murray scored 23 points for the Nuggets in their 107-105 loss to Dallas. For other NBA actions see our NBA Picks.

The Denver Nuggets are entering the upcoming game following a recent loss, but they have secured victories in four of their past five games prior to their game against Minnesota. The team is led by Nikola Jokic, who is their top scorer with an average of 25.9 points per game, while Jamal Murray follows closely behind, contributing an average of 20.9 points per game. Jokic also dominates in rebounds, leading the team with an average of 12.2 rebounds per game, and he is also the leader in assists, averaging 9.1 per game. In their last five games, Denver has been scoring an average of 117.8 points per game, placing them half a game behind Oklahoma City in the Northwest Division standings. Despite the recent setback, the Nuggets are eager to bounce back from their loss and will be facing the formidable New York Knicks at home in their next game. Denver has shown high-scoring capabilities overall, averaging 120.7 points per game, making them a competitive force in the league.

The New York Knicks are on a winning streak, having won four consecutive games out of their last five matches. Jalen Brunson is the team's top scorer with an average of 27.6 points per game, followed by Julius Randle at 24 points per game. Mitchell Robinson leads the team in rebounds with an average of 10.3 rebounds per game. Brunson also leads in assists with 6.4 per game. In their recent five games, the team has been scoring an average of 100.2 points. The Knicks are currently trailing the Boston team by thirteen games in the Atlantic Division standings. The team is aiming to extend their winning streak to five and overcome a formidable opponent in one of the top teams in the NBA this season. On the whole, the Knicks typically score an average of 112 points per game.