| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 45-25 | 17-52 |
| Spread | -17.5 -115 | +17.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -2100 | +1100 |
| Total | Over 216.5 (-108) | Under 216.5 (-112) |
| Where | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY | |
| When | Friday, March 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | YES | |
The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets collide at the Barclays Center on Friday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in fine form, as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after routing the Pacers in a 136-110 win on Tuesday. Josh Hart led the team with 33 points, seven rebounds and five assists on 12 of 13 shooting; OG Anunoby added 26 points with eight rebounds and four assists; and Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 22 points with 11 rebounds and three steals.
As a team, the Knicks shot a healthy 54 percent from the field and 18 of 41 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 72 points in the first half, but this was still a relatively close contest until the fourth quarter, where the Knicks held the Pacers to just 19 points to pull away and win comfortably.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in a major slump, as they’ve lost 15 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slump after getting scorched by the Thunder in a 121-92 loss on Wednesday. Nolan Traore led the team in scoring with 13 points and six assists, Chaney Johnson added 12 points off the bench, and Ochai Agbaji chipped in with 10 points but no other player finished in double figures in points.
As a team, the Nets shot a miserly 37 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a nightmare start and never looked like a threat after getting outscored by an incredible 60-24 in the first half. The Nets were much better in the second half, where they outscored the Thunder, but the Thunder had already pulled their starters.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their six previous Friday night games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 21 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost 20 of their last 21 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride and Josh Hart, while the Nets have ruled out Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney, with Ziaire Williams listed as questionable.
These teams have already clashed three times this season, with the Knicks winning each game by double digits and the most recent meeting was a 120-66 victory back on Jan 21.
The Nets will be keen to get some revenge after getting embarrassed the last time these teams met, but they just don’t have the firepower to hang in this contest, especially with Porter Jr. still sitting out injured. I don’t think we will see a 54-point victory for the Knicks again, but I am sure they will be able to get the win and cover as long as they don’t look past the Nets.