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My model favors the Knicks. Ok, so the Knicks are now in-play for the 4th straight ‘Pick of the week’. Saturday’s blowout win over the JV Pistons defined the Knicks 2020-21 season. Tonight’s road matchup with Harden and Irving in the lineup should pose problems, but there is no home advantage here, there are just as many Knicks fans at Barclay as Nets fans. The Nets are playing a B2B with some key role players injured. However, any one who lives in NY know that this is a rivalry for the ages and 6pts is a lot to give for either team who hate each other. Take the points.

OP STAFF | 16-12 NBA 2020-21 SEASON

My model favors the Knicks. This is the third straight ‘Pick Of The Week’ that the Knicks’ are in-play. Watching them lose to Dallas yesterday after exchanging leads several time in first three quarters was gut wrenching. I couldn’t help but think about Anthony Edwards’ post game comments several days ago of wanting RJ to take the last shot of the game, has affected the 20 year old. It was one of the reasons why that game didn’t make it on my ‘Pick of the week’. RJ’s line was 8 pts on 3-11 shooting, along with a team worst BPM of minus 22, so i think it did have an impact. That said, I think tonight’s match up with Detroit will be the defining game of the Knicks season. They are on a 3 game (and ATS) losing streak and now a B2B road but against one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Knicks and RJ will bounce back. Take the Knicks.

OP STAFF | 15-12 NBA 2020-21 SEASON

My model favors the Knicks. New York is 4-5 in last 5 ATS while Minnesota is 2-5. Knicks lost to Miami couple of days ago without Mitch Robinson (foot injury), but this season’s new-look Knicks will not be down for long. They’ve been through the loss of Robinson before with a wrist injury, and were fine. Expect the Knicks to re-calibrate and move forward. The reliable three of Randle, Barrett and Quickley will all come up big to get past the Timberwolves tonight. Lay the points.

OP STAFF | 14-12 NBA 2020-21 SEASON