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MMBets: Can the Knicks get over the hump?
Source: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/dalla...cks-2025-26-season-preview-fanduel-sportsbook
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Last year, the New York Knicks flipped their roster around just days before the start of training camp. Out went Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo, and in came Karl-Anthony Towns. All in all, it worked well. The offense was supercharged, and the defense was just good enough.
Fifty-one wins later, the Knicks were able to sneak past the pesky Detroit Pistons in the first round before knocking out the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in round two. However, the Knicks were no match for the Eastern Conference’s team of destiny in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games.
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Following the season, ownership decided it was time to move on from Tom Thibodeau. Thibs was easily the best coach that the franchise has had over the last ten to fifteen years, but clearly his style was beginning to wear on people. After an arduous search, the Knicks landed on former Kings coach Mike Brown to lead them forward. Brown uses his bench, which is probably the only prerequisite required to be the next coach of the Knicks. However, stylistically he is like Thibs. We’ll see how long he can last in the Big Apple.
New York Knicks: Over/Under 53.5 wins (-104/-118)
Last season: 51-31
Additions: Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson, Coach Mike Brown
Losses: Coach Tom Thibodeau
For the most part, the Knicks are running last year’s team back. Health became an issue late in the season, with Jalen Brunson missing time right before the playoffs. Is part of that on Thibodeau’s coaching style? Ownership sure thought so, as Thibs was sent packing. Mike Brown is likely not an upgrade on pure coaching prowess, but he does use the bench so he has that going for him. They went under 54.5 wins last year, and I don’t think this team is markedly better than last year’s Eastern Conference Finalists.
Prediction: Under 53.5 wins
Odds via the FanDuel Sportsbook and are subject to change. Wager responsibly!
Source: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/dalla...cks-2025-26-season-preview-fanduel-sportsbook