I like the Nets for today to get their first win of the season, as I expect a great team effort from them by searching to finally put their names in the winning column.
The Nets are winless this season with a 0-12 record, but that doesn't mean that they weren't competitive. In fact we should praise them, as with just 8 players in their rotation, they were able to remain competitive. I remember that in their last game, they were leading by 48-41 at the break the game against the Bucks and that they only lost in the last second in Miami against the Heat. Basically this team failed to perform in the fourth quarter because they lacked a truly go-to guy down the stretch. Unfortunately for them, their go-to guy has been Rafer Alston and he has been absolutely dismal in the team's last games. Over the last 4 games, Alston shot 1-10, 2-12, 3-9 and 7-20 from the field and naturally that you can't win with such terrible numbers from your go-to guy. The good news for the Nets is that PG Devin Harris is probable for today and he will play today. So, you can expect him to carry the ball in the final possessions for the Nets and that's a major boost for them.
The Knicks are the best team that the Nets could face to snap their losing streak. They are coming from a nice win in Indiana (which I correctly predicted), as they took advantage of the physical letdown from the Pacers and outscored them by 34-17, so they are "happy" going for this contest and I doubt that they will put the same effort on the court than the Nets. The Knicks are dead last in rebound margin with -7.73 rebounds per game and I expect the Nets with Brook Lopez to spank the Knicks down low. I know that the Nets have been terrible on the offensive end, but the Knicks are the second worst defensive team in the league allowing 109.5 ppg and 50.2 % from the field - worst mark in the league. At the same time for a run and gun team, they are only shooting 43.8% from the field, so naturally we are not dealing with a good team.
After this game the Nets will be on the road facing the always tough Western Conference teams like Denver, Portland or the Lakers and so, this is a pivotal game for them. Take the Nets in here for their first win of the season.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on New Jersey Nets -2
they've got to win sometime I guess. with a 0-12 record to be starting fav is a bit rich though. bad teams find ways to lose and keep on losing. not saying they can't win just be wary. GL.
Andres Gomes 11/21
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