Knicks vs. Nets Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

New York Knicks (50-31) vs. Brooklyn Nets (26-55)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV: WLNY

Previous Games:

  • Knicks: Lost 108-102 vs. Cavaliers

  • Nets: Lost 117-91 at Minnesota

Head-to-Head:

New York has controlled the season series, but with their playoff spot locked in, key players are expected to rest. Brooklyn, despite being out of postseason contention, will be looking to finish strong in front of their home crowd.

New York Knicks Breakdown:

With the No. 3 seed in the East locked up, New York has no reason to push their stars in this season finale. Jalen Brunson is likely to sit, and other key players like OG Anunoby and Josh Hart could see reduced minutes or be out entirely. The Knicks have hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 8 games, and their pace slows significantly when reserves run the offense. Over their last 10, they’re averaging just 110.7 points per game while allowing 108.6.

Key Players (likely limited or resting):

  • Jalen Brunson: 27 PTS last game (rest candidate)

  • OG Anunoby: Averaging 22.1 PPG

  • Josh Hart: 6.1 APG

Brooklyn Nets Breakdown:

The Nets are just playing for pride and development reps. They've gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, averaging 103.3 PPG and shooting a rough 42.6% from the field. Brooklyn has covered the UNDER in multiple home matchups lately, mostly due to their inability to score efficiently and a sluggish half-court offense.

Key Players:

  • Keon Johnson: 11.9 PPG, 20 PTS last game

  • Trendon Watford: 15 PTS, 8 REB vs. Minnesota

  • Dariq Whitehead: 2.0 made 3PT (40.8%)

Betting Trends:

New York Knicks:

  • UNDER in 7 of their last 8 games

  • 5-5 in last 10 games overall

Brooklyn Nets:

  • UNDER in 3 straight home games

  • 3-7 in last 10 games

  • Shooting just 37% last game

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 104 – Brooklyn Nets 99

Our Best Bet:

UNDER 214.5 (-110)

Both teams are trending toward a low-scoring affair. The Knicks will likely rest core starters, and Brooklyn's inefficient offense has struggled all season. With both teams near the bottom in pace and the Knicks hitting the UNDER in 7 of their last 8, this total looks too high. Even with some bench energy, expect a slow-tempo game that stays well below the number.

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