Get the latest Knicks vs. Nets prediction here. There’s no playoff drama here — but plenty of pride.
The Knicks (50-31) are locked into the East’s No. 3 seed and will face Detroit in the first round. Despite a recent three-game skid, they’ve got everything to gain by regaining rhythm before the postseason begins.
Across the bridge, the Nets (26-55) have nothing to play for but personal development and contract relevance. It’s been a long rebuild year, and with several players on team options or expiring deals, this is their final audition.
So while standings are set, there’s still real value on the board — especially for bettors who know where to look.
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📺 How To Watch Knicks vs. Nets? (April 13, 2025)
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM ET
📍 Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
📺 Watch: MSG, WLNY
🧾 Line: Knicks -8 | O/U 214 | ML: Knicks -340, Nets +270
📈 Betting Trends
| Trend | Knicks | Nets |
| ATS | 39-41-1 | 42-39 |
| As Fav ≥ -8 | 14-18-1 | N/A |
| As Dog ≥ +8 | N/A | 23-21-2 |
| O/U | 61 of 81 over 214 | 41 of 81 over 214 |
🔥 Notable: Knicks are just 14-18-1 ATS when laying 8+ this year — but the Nets are 2-8 in their last 10 and scoring just 105.8 PPG over that span.
🩺 Injury Watch
Knicks
- Jalen Brunson — GTD
- OG Anunoby — GTD
- Josh Hart — GTD
- Karl-Anthony Towns — GTD
- Ariel Hukporti — OUT
Nets
- D’Angelo Russell — OUT
- Cameron Johnson — OUT
- Day’Ron Sharpe — OUT
- Ziaire Williams — GTD
- Reece Beekman — GTD
→ Expect light minutes or full rest for Brunson and OG. Knicks will likely lean on second-unit stars like McBride, Bridges, and DiVincenzo.
🔥 Prop Bets to Watch
✅ Mikal Bridges Over 11.5 Points
Bridges has quietly stepped up as a second-unit leader. He’s cleared this line in two of three vs. Brooklyn and will see more touches if Brunson and OG sit.
✅ Nic Claxton Over 8.5 Points
With Knicks possibly soft inside due to rest, Claxton’s athleticism could help him feast on lobs and putbacks. The Knicks allow 53.2% on 2-point shots over their last 5 games.
❌ Knicks Alt Team Total Under 112.5
If the stars rest and Thibs slows it down to playoff pace, this number might be too ambitious even vs. Brooklyn’s 27th-ranked defense.
🧠 Expert Analysis
Even in a “meaningless” game, the Knicks’ bench is deeper, better coached, and more physical. The Nets rank bottom five in eFG% and rebounding — a problem when facing a team that ranks top 3 in 2-point shot volume and 4th in offensive rebounding rate.
Yes, the spread is wide. Yes, the starters may sit. But New York’s second unit plays hard and executes well — and that’s all it’ll take to control this one against a deflated Brooklyn team.
🧾 ClutchBuzz Parlay of the Day
🔥 Knicks -8 (-110)
🔥 Mikal Bridges Over 11.5 Points (-110)
🔥 Under 214 (-110)
💰 Parlay Odds: +595
🧠 Confidence Rating: 7.5/10
→ The Knicks cover with their second unit, Bridges shines as a scoring option, and the pace slows enough to keep the under alive.
📊 Final Score: Knicks vs. Nets Prediction
Knicks 108, Nets 98
New York closes the regular season with a bounce-back win. Brooklyn fades into offseason rebuild mode.
Load up on Knicks props — just don’t overextend on overs. This one will be slow, physical, and paint-heavy.
