The New York Knicks are set to play against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The Knicks come into this game with a record of 50-31, while the Nets hold a record of 26-55.
Recently, the Knicks have faced some tough games. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by six points, with Jalen Brunson scoring 27 points. Before that, they lost to the Detroit Pistons by nine points and the Boston Celtics by two points. Karl-Anthony Towns had a standout performance against the Celtics, scoring 34 points.
The Nets have also had a challenging stretch. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 26 points and the Atlanta Hawks by 24 points. However, they secured a win against the New Orleans Pelicans by five points. In that game, Trendon Watford scored 22 points, helping the team to victory.
Nets Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have had a challenging season under head coach Jordi Fernández. With a record of 26-55, they rank 12th in the Eastern Conference. Their performance at home has been difficult, with a 12-28 record. In their last 10 games, the team has won 3 and lost 7.
Offensively, the Nets have struggled this season. They rank 30th in points per game with 105.1. Their field goal percentage stands at 43.6, placing them 29th in the league. However, they make an average of 13.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 13th.
Defensively, the Nets allow 112.2 points per game, which is 10th best in the league. They excel in blocking shots, ranking 5th with 4.3 blocks per game. They also limit opponents to 84.2 field goal attempts per game, which is the 2nd best in the league.
Key players for the Nets include Cameron Johnson, who leads the team with 18.8 points per game. Nicolas Claxton is the top rebounder with 7.4 rebounds per game. D’Angelo Russell leads in assists, averaging 5.1 per game. These players are vital to the team’s efforts on the court.
Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks have a solid record this season. They have won 50 games and lost 31. At home, they have a record of 27 wins and 14 losses. Their away record stands at 23 wins and 17 losses.
In recent games, the Knicks have faced some challenges. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 6 points. They also lost to the Detroit Pistons by 9 points. Against the Boston Celtics, they lost by just 2 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a key player for the Knicks. He averages 24.4 points per game and 12.8 rebounds per game. Jalen Brunson also contributes with 26 points per game and 7.3 assists per game.
The Knicks rank 9th in points per game with 115.8. They have a strong field goal percentage of 48.6, ranking 4th. Defensively, they allow 111.8 points per game, which ranks 9th in the league.
Statistical Breakdown for Nets vs Knicks
The game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks will be shaped by several key stats. The Nets struggle offensively, ranking last in points per game, while the Knicks rank 9th. Defensively, the Nets allow fewer field goal attempts, ranking 2nd, which could limit the Knicks’ scoring chances. The Knicks have a strong field goal percentage, ranking 4th, which might challenge the Nets’ defense. The Nets’ ability to block shots, ranking 5th, will be important against the Knicks’ offense.
- Brooklyn Nets Points Per Game: 105.1 (30th)
- New York Knicks Points Per Game: 115.8 (9th)
- Brooklyn Nets Field Goal Attempts Per Game Allowed: 84.2 (2nd)
- New York Knicks Field Goal Percentage: 48.6 (4th)
- Brooklyn Nets Blocked Shots Per Game: 4.3 (5th)
- New York Knicks Three Point Percentage: 36.9 (9th)
- Brooklyn Nets Three Pointers Made Per Game: 13.6 (13th)
- New York Knicks Three Pointers Made Per Game Allowed: 13.1 (10th)
Betting Insights
The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are set to play, with both teams having recent struggles against the spread (ATS). The Knicks have a 26-32-2 ATS record, while the Nets are slightly better at 27-28-1. Both teams are on a 2-game losing streak ATS. The Knicks have a slight edge in over/under trends, with more games going over the total. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game:
- The Knicks have a 2-game losing streak ATS.
- The Nets also have a 2-game losing streak ATS.
- The Knicks have gone under the total in their last 2 games.
- The Knicks’ average combined score is slightly above their average over/under line.
- The Nets have more unders than overs this season.
Free Betting Prediction for Nets vs Knicks
The Brooklyn Nets have struggled this season, especially on offense. Their low scoring average might make it hard to keep up with the New York Knicks. The Nets’ defense, however, could limit the Knicks’ scoring chances by allowing fewer field goal attempts.
The New York Knicks have a strong offensive game, ranking 9th in points per game. Their field goal percentage is also high, which may challenge the Nets’ defense. The Knicks’ recent losses show they are not unbeatable, but they still have an edge over the Nets.
Considering the stats and recent performances, the Knicks are likely to win. The Nets’ defense may keep the game close, but the Knicks’ offense should prevail. The spread of -7.0 for the Knicks seems reasonable given the circumstances.
- Our Free Prediction: Knicks -7.0
