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Knicks vs Nuggets odds, injuries for latest difficult matchup

By Rob Wolkenbrod

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Frank Ntilikina #11, Taj Gibson #67, Dennis Smith Jr. #5, Marcus Morris Sr. #13 and Damyean Dotson #21 of the New York Knicks in action against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Frank Ntilikina #11, Taj Gibson #67, Dennis Smith Jr. #5, Marcus Morris Sr. #13 and Damyean Dotson #21 of the New York Knicks in action against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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The New York Knicks will return home to face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Dec. 5. A look at the odds, injuries and how to watch this game.

It’s been a long 72 hours since the New York Knicks have played a basketball game. Their last appearance featured the most miserable performance of the season, featuring an annihilation by the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum. The Knicks not only allowed a season-high 132 points but lost by 44—being outscored in each quarter.

The team shot 30 percent from the field, too, failing to muster any offense. Julius Randle led the way with 19 points but on an underwhelming 5-for-12 shooting, and he added five rebounds. His production has been inconsistent through the season’s first six weeks, so any hope of ending this long losing streak will partially be on his shoulders.

As for Thursday, the Knicks will return home to face the Denver Nuggets, who continues the former’s rough pre-holiday season schedule.

Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks could have three players return from injury against Denver: Frank Ntilikina (back), Elfrid Payton (hamstring), and Marcus Morris (neck).

Morris likely slots back into his starting spot, sending Kevin Knox to the bench after joining the lineup in the previous two games.

Ntilikina and Payton are interesting cases, however. If both return, point guard minutes will come at a premium with Dennis Smith Jr. also around. When all three were healthy in October, coach David Fizdale had the Frenchman as the third-string guard. Changes have happened since, as Ntilikina became the starter. Could Fizdale revert to the old look?

Knicks odds against Nuggets

Favorite: -7.5 Nuggets/+7.5 Knicks
Over/under: 201.5
Moneyline: -350 Nuggets/+290 Knicks

Odds courtesy of The Action Network. Displayed odds current as of Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

It’s a surprise to see the Nuggets only favored by single digits, after what the Knicks just went through against Milwaukee. That over/under is probably more indicative of that with New York’s struggles to score.

How to watch

A look at the game information between the Knicks and the Nuggets is below, including the start time, TV info and alternate way to watch this matchup:

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Manhattan, NY
Venue: Madison Square Garden
TV info: MSG, AL2
Other: Fubo.tv has streaming options

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This game is available to watch on MSG and AL2 in the New York and Denver areas, respectively. Otherwise, viewers can enjoy the action on Fubo and NBA League Pass. Price packages apply so see which one best suits your interests.

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