Nets vs Knicks Prediction 11/2/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

Nets vs Knicks Prediction

The Nets are still missing Egor Demin, but they could have Mikel Brown Jr. back in action, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Jose Alverado, who has been upgraded to questionable for this one. The Nets were finally able to get the monkey off their back with a hard-fought win over the struggling Pacers last night, but now they are up against their old rivals who were starting to heat up before a tough loss to the 76ers.

The Nets are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, while the Knicks haven’t played since Friday, so the hefty line is justified for this matchup. It’s tempting to take the Knicks to win in a blowout, but we are still early in the season, so I will take the points with the Nets.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets started their season with five poor defeats in a row, but they will be feeling much better after outlasting the Pacers in a hard-fought 98-90 road win last night. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 23 points and nine rebounds, Julius Randle added 20 points with five rebounds and six assists, Nolan Traore scored 16 points with six assists, while Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.

As a team, the Nets shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line, but they were good enough to take the early lead and did just enough to stay a step in front of the Pacers until the final buzzer.

New York Knicks Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks looked like they were about to get on a roll after they grabbed two wins in a row, but then they ran into the 76ers, who beat them 98-93 in a road defeat on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 24 points, five rebounds, and six assists; Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points with 12 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals.

As a team, the Knicks shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 41 from the 3-point line as they fought hard all game to claw their way back from a 14-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, only to get outscored by 9-3 in the final 1:10 to allow the 76ers off the hook.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 12 night games against the Nets.
• The Nets have lost each of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Knicks have lost each of their last three games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have won five of their last six games against the Knicks following a win.
• The Nets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Nets’ last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Knicks’ last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Josh Hart ranks T6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
• Miles McBride leads all Knicks players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (3.5) this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Michael Porter Jr. ranks T11th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.3) this season.
• Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 18th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (7.0).
• The Knicks rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (13.2).
• The Nets rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.5).
• The Nets rank 29th in the league for turnovers per game this season (19.0).

Peter Tran's Pick: Brooklyn +14.5