Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/01/2025, 01:45  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 21/01/2025 at 03:15 in NBA Predictions

The Brooklyn Nets host cross-city rivals the New York Knicks next seeking to return to winning ways in the NBA. They sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, a massive 13.5 games behind the Knicks in third. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Nets are back home after a nightmare six-match road trip out West. Jordi Fernandez’s men won just one of those six fixtures and suffered a couple of humiliating defeats.

One of their losses was a historic 59-point blowout by the Clippers. The Nets are coming off a 127-101 defeat to the Thunder. Their 29th loss of the season saw them fall 15 games below .500.

Brooklyn has eight players listed on the injury report for this match including D'Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons.

The Knicks have stuttered in recent weeks. They haven’t been able to win consecutive matches since a nine-match winning streak in December.

Tom Thibodeau’s men returned to winning ways last time out thanks to a 119-110 home victory over the Hawks. They have compiled a 28-16 record and have a strong hold on third place as they are 2.5 games clear of their closest challengers.

Karl Anthony-Towns returned from injury against the Hawks and had 13 points. He is their second-leading scorer and having him available is a big boost.