The Knicks will play the Nuggets on Friday, March 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets when they matchup on Friday, March 6th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks start this game with a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, currently possesses a 93.67 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 16-14 away team record. That record puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets hit the hardwood boasting a 16-12 record as a home team. They now stand 8th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently stand 8th (116.8) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets now rank 1st, averaging 120.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the New York Knicks per game so far this season. That result ranks them 24th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Denver Nuggets have allowed 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have a 11-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. The home team, the Denver Nuggets, tip-off with a 6-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 40-23 overall standing, while the Denver Nuggets have a 38-24 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball scallywags! The Knicks be setting sail for Denver... Playoffs be on the horizon, every game be crucial now... Knicks be leading the East with a record to be proud of... Nuggets be fighting for their playoff lives in the wild West...
The Knicks have been scoring at a blistering pace this season... Nuggets be no slouches either, putting up big numbers themselves... Late season clashes be where legends be made, fortunes be sealed... (Both teams be hungry for a win to secure their playoff spots...)
Ye landlubbers can dig into each team's standings below... Review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Also be sure to look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...
So grab yer grog and settle in for a night of high-flying hoops... The battle between Knicks and Nuggets be one for the ages... Will the Knicks continue their dominance or will the Nuggets prevail?
Best Knicks at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -1.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -118 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Nuggets
3/06/26 9:10pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -102 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -1.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Knicks
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
3/06/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Julian Strawther
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u +100Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u +100Bet |
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Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at DEN 3/06/26 9:10pm EST | 48.5 o -11048.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 41 | 25 | 0.621 | +10.0 | 23-9 | 17-16 | 11-3 | 27-15 | 116.9 | 110.8 | +6.1 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Denver Nuggets | 39 | 26 | 0.600 | +11.5 | 17-13 | 22-13 | 6-5 | 23-14 | 120.3 | 116.6 | +3.7 | L2 | 4-6 |
New York Knicks & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +900 Bet |
New York Knicks & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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