NBA Betting: New York Beats New Jersey, Fail to Cover Spread
The New York Knicks posted a 120–116 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday, courtesy of Chauncey Billups who hauled down a rebound with 4 seconds remaining and followed by two free throws.
With almost 70% of the NBA betting action on their side, the New York Knicks were the clear favorites against New Jersey among LinesMaker bettors. Listed at –8 on NBA lines, New York disappointed the majority of bettors despite winning over the Nets, as they failed to cover the spread.
Carmelo Anthony poured in 39 points for the Knicks, who held on to their 3 1/2 game lead over Indiana for seventh spot in the Eastern Conference and are within two games of Philadelphia.
Billups chipped in with 33 points for New York, which won for the second time in a row. Amare Stoudemire contributed 23 points.
Anthony Morrow scored 30 points to pace the Nets. Coming from a six-game layoff following an injury,
Deron Williams attempted a shot to tie the game for the Nets in the last seconds, but failed to do so and Billups got the key rebound.
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