Game Details:
Matchup: Knicks vs. Nets
Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Betting Line: Knicks -4.5 | Over/Under: 221.5

Key Storylines

Playoff Implications Intensify

With the regular season winding down, both teams are battling for positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have secured a playoff berth and are jockeying for a top-four seed, while the Nets—just outside the Play-In Tournament bubble—need every win to stay alive. Expect a playoff-like atmosphere at Barclays Center.

Knicks’ Recent Form

The Knicks have won 7 of their last 10 games and are finding their rhythm at just the right time. After dismantling Detroit two nights ago, they look poised to continue their momentum behind Jalen Brunson’s stellar play and a defense that ranks in the NBA’s top five in points allowed per game.

Nets’ Inconsistencies

The Nets have been wildly inconsistent since the All-Star break, going just 4-6 over their last 10. While Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas provide offensive firepower, defensive lapses and lack of interior presence have cost them in close games.

Injury Report

Knicks:
Out: Julius Randle (shoulder), Mitchell Robinson (ankle)
Questionable: OG Anunoby (elbow)

Nets:
Out: Ben Simmons (back), Dennis Smith Jr. (hip)
Questionable: Day’Ron Sharpe (foot)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

• Knicks: 39-30-2 ATS this season
• Nets: 31-38-2 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

• The total has gone under in 8 of the Knicks’ last 11 games
• The total has gone over in 6 of the Nets’ last 9 games

Player Prop To Watch

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) – Points Total: 26.5
Brunson has scored 30+ in 4 of his last 5 games and continues to carry the Knicks’ offense in the absence of Randle. The over on his points prop is an enticing play.

Cam Thomas (Nets) – Points Total: 21.5
Thomas is a microwave scorer, but his efficiency varies. He’s averaging 19.8 PPG over the last five games. The under might hold value if the Knicks’ defense keys in on him.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Knicks -4.5 → With better momentum and a superior defense, the Knicks should take care of business on the road, even without Randle.

Total: Under 221.5 → The Knicks’ games tend to be grind-it-out affairs, especially with injuries to key scorers on both sides.

Player Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points → He’s the clear focal point of the Knicks’ offense and thrives in tight, competitive matchups.

Final Score Prediction: Knicks 110, Nets 101