New York Knicks @ Brooklyn Nets - April 13, 2025

Alright, folks, gather ’round because we’re gearing up for an exciting matchup between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets this Sunday at Barclays Center. Divisional bragging rights are on the line, and you know what that means – it’s about to get intense.

Let’s dive into the numbers. The Knicks come in as -8-point favorites after a rough patch, losing their last three games. Sure, they’ve stumbled recently, but with a solid season record of 50-31 straight up (SU) and a decent 39-41-1 against the spread (ATS), they’ve shown they can be tough competitors when it counts. Their offensive stats paint a promising picture: averaging nearly 116 points per game at an impressive shooting percentage of around 49%. They also dish out over 27 assists per game, showcasing their ability to work together on offense.

Now let’s talk defense. The Knicks grab roughly 43 rebounds each game while maintaining strong defensive stats with over 8 steals. They’re also disciplined enough to keep turnovers low at approximately 13 per game – those are crucial skills in high-pressure situations like these.

On the flip side, we have the Nets, who have had quite a rocky season with a record of just 26-55 SU and a slightly better ATS mark of 42-38-1. Their last outing was a disappointing loss against Minnesota where they failed to cover as +21.5-point underdogs; not exactly what you want heading into a divisional clash! Scoring just over 105 points per game isn’t going to cut it against this Knicks team that can light up the scoreboard.

Defensively, Brooklyn allows more than they should with some shaky numbers—averaging around 41 rebounds and giving up nearly 20 fouls each night. With their recent form showing just one win in five games and struggling to cover spreads lately (1-4 ATS), I see them facing an uphill battle against their cross-town rivals.

So what do I predict? It seems pretty clear that the Knicks should take this one handily. I’m betting that not only do they win outright but also cover that -8 spread comfortably. And considering both teams’ tendencies lately—particularly Brooklyn’s struggles—they’ll likely fall short again on both ends of the court.

As for that total sitting at around 213.5? Well, my gut tells me we might see more fireworks than anticipated; I’m leaning towards the OVER here given both teams’ potential to score when they click into gear—and let’s be real, any divisional matchup tends to bring out some extra energy!

So there you have it: I’m rolling with the Knicks for the win, covering the spread convincingly while expecting us to see plenty of action leading us past that total line as well! Place your bets wisely—let’s make this one count!