The struggling New York Knicks limp into Barclays Center desperately needing a win to secure the Eastern Conference's third seed after dropping their last three games, while the floundering Brooklyn Nets—losers in 19 of their last 23 contests—might just play spoiler despite their league-worst offense averaging a paltry 105.1 points per game.
Jalen Brunson's scoring prowess (26 PPG) will be crucial for the Knicks, especially with potential absences from Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart, though all eyes will be on Brooklyn's depleted roster with Cameron Johnson, D'Angelo Russell, and Cam Thomas all sidelined for this metropolitan showdown.
Sunday's regular season finale marks the tenth straight meeting where the Brooklyn Nets will try to snap their losing streak against the New York Knicks, though recent history suggests the home team often keeps these crosstown clashes closer than expected.
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks prediction: who will win?
For today's Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks matchup, our predictive model gives the Knicks a 64.5% chance of defeating the Nets.
New York Knicks: 64.5% win probability
- Strong overall record (50-31, 3rd in Eastern Conference)
- Effective offense (9381 points scored this season)
- Solid point differential (+328 points on the season)
Brooklyn Nets: 35.5% win probability
- Poor overall record (26-55, 12th in Eastern Conference)
- Struggling offense (8514 points scored, third-lowest in East)
- Negative recent form (LLWLL in last five games)
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Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks odds
Here are the latest odds for the NBA matchup between the New York Knicks and the home team Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, April 13.
| Brooklyn Nets | New York Knicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +245 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -295 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks preview
It's do-or-die for the Knicks at Barclays Center this Sunday as they look to snap a troubling three-game skid and secure the crucial No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
New York's recent stumbles have put them in a precarious position, but they've owned this cross-town rivalry with nine straight wins against the struggling Nets.
Brooklyn, meanwhile, is limping to the finish line having lost 19 of their last 23 games and will be without several key contributors including scoring leader Cameron Johnson.
The Nets' offense has been anemic all year—they're dead last in the NBA in scoring at just 105.1 points per game—which could be the perfect remedy for a Knicks team trying to rediscover their defensive identity.
All eyes will be on Jalen Brunson, who dropped 27 in Friday's loss to Cleveland, though the status of Karl-Anthony Towns remains uncertain after he missed that contest.
The Knicks' motivation level bears watching, as they might prefer facing Detroit rather than Milwaukee in the playoffs, despite recently losing to those same Pistons.
For Brooklyn, this meaningless finale represents one last chance for young players like Drew Timme, Trendon Watford, and Jalen Wilson to make their case for next season.
The Barclays crowd will surely be split with plenty of orange and blue in attendance, creating a playoff-like atmosphere for what's essentially a postseason tune-up for the Knicks.
Key stats
- 1Brooklyn Nets sit 12th in Eastern Conference with a poor 26-55 record
- 2New York Knicks hold 3rd position in East with 50-31 record
- 3Knicks have scored significantly more, with 9381 points vs Nets' 8514
- 4Knicks showing inconsistent form (LLLWW) while Nets struggling with LLWLL form
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks form
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks head to head
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20%
New York Knicks
80%
Apr 13, 2025
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0 : 0
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Jan 22, 2025
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95 : 99
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Nov 18, 2024
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114 : 104
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Nov 16, 2024
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124 : 122
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Jul 16, 2024
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92 : 85
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Apr 12, 2024
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111 : 107
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