The New York Knicks are set to host the Brooklyn Nets in a pivotal matchup this Sunday, marking the conclusion of the regular season. This game is significant for the Knicks, currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, who are attempting to recover from a recent 108-102 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nets, on the other hand, recently fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 117-91.

Betting Information

• Tip-off: 1 PM ET at Barclays Center
• Knicks are 6.5-point favorites against the Nets.
• Over/Under: 214.5 points

Preview and Insights

With the playoff picture looming, it remains uncertain if the Knicks will opt to rest their starters. However, point guard Miles McBride is expected to see increased playing time. Averaging 9.4 points, he has notably scored 12 points in his past two games.

Additionally, power forward Precious Achiuwa, who recently logged significant minutes, will also likely benefit from increased roles in this matchup.

On the Nets’ side, injuries could impact player availability, with shooting guard Cam Thomas and small forward Cameron Johnson being day-to-day, which may pave the way for Keon Johnson to elevate his performance following a strong outing against the Timberwolves.

SportsLine’s projection model expects a matchup total under 210 points, with insights suggesting substantial betting advantages on the spread.

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