Knicks vs Nets Prediction & Player Props of the Game: Kyrie vs Randle. Who will be the King of New York?

NBA Rivalry Week comes to a close this weekend as the New York Knicks take the trip across town to take on the Nets in Brooklyn for a Saturday midday Big Apple showdown.

These two cross- town Eastern conference rivals will be looking to keep climbing in the East and will want to grab a big win for bragging rights in the Battle of New York.

Keep reading for all the important game information, a prediction for the game and a MUST BET player prop!

They say the neon lights are bright, on Broadway…we are going to find out tonight.

Let's dive in…

New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets

• Game Date and Time: Saturday, January 28th, 2023. 5.30 PM EST
• Game Location: Barclays Center. Brooklyn, New York.
• Where to Watch: ABC/ESPN/NBA TV

Spread

• Knicks +2 (-105)
• Nets -2 (-112)

MoneyLine

• Knicks (+112)
• Nets (-132)

Total

• Over 223 (-110)
• Under 223 (-110)

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Who's the Best in the East?

The Knicks are riding high right now, coming off of a huge overtime win in Boston against the #1 seed Celtics.

The Knicks pull one out on the road and hand the Celtics its third straight loss 🍿 pic.twitter.com/g0F9brz6gi

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2023

It was an amazing game and gave a bit of a sense that the Knicks could be legitimate contenders in this deep Eastern conference.

Jalen Brunson was awesome after having a few down games but the star of the show was, as it has been for much of the season, Julius Randle.

Julius Randle tonight:

37 PTS
9 REB
5 3PM
52.0 FG%

The Knicks get a HUGE win on the road vs the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/mDPTGAgffB

— NBA Muse (@NBAMuse24) January 27, 2023

Randle has seemed to really take the next step in becoming a bonafide superstar this season, averaging 25 PPG, 11 RPG and 4 APG.

I will talk a bit more about Randle later so keep reading for that 😉

For the Nets, the injury to Kevin Durant was a bit of a midseason downer but PG Kyrie Irving has stepped right in and picked up the slack…and then some.

Irving has been on fire, averaging 37 points, 6 Rebs and 7 assists over the last 5 games.

He has been on a tear but the Nets are only 2-3 in that stretch.

Tonight, in Brooklyn will Kyrie have another massive performance and lead the Nets to a big win?

Or will Randle and Co. continue their hot streak and pick up another big Eastern Conference W?

Prediction

I am going with the hot hand in this one.

The Knicks are always capable of doing Knick type things and putting up a dud of a performance but this Knicks team feels different.

I suspect Randle will come out fired up and along side Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett, the Knicks will cover the spread and possibly even win outright.

Best Bet

Knicks +2 (-105)

Consensus Pick

Nets -2 (-112)

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Player Prop of the Game

Julius Randle 3+ Pointers/ Kyrie Irving 25+ points (-104)

BetOnline Same Game Parlay

Let's target the 2 hottest players from both teams and pair them together for some great value.

Randle can be streaky from deep, but has hit 3+ 3's in 3 of his last 4 games and in 3 straight vs the Nets.

Kyrie has been on fire, as I mentioned, scoring 30+ in 5 straight games.

In his last 3 at home vs the Knicks, he has 25+ in all 3.

For the wonderful value of -104, I love this play for the 2 best players to do what they normally do and cash for us!

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