The New York Knicks head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets on Monday in a crosstown rivalry game. New York enters sporting a 9–6 record and is a heavy favorite against a Nets squad that has struggled mightily at 3–13. Brooklyn is desperate to snap a seven-game home losing streak. Before tip-off from Barclays Center, you can find my Knicks vs Nets prediction below.
Our Knicks vs Nets Pick
Pick: Nets +13.5
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Knicks @ Brooklyn Nets
- Date & Time: Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Nets’ injury issues: Brooklyn is without Cam Thomas, its second-leading scorer, who is out with a left hamstring strain and expected to miss 3–4 weeks. This leaves a significant scoring void for the Nets.
- Knicks banged up too: New York will be without Landry Shamet (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (hamstring), both of whom provide depth and defensive versatility. The Knicks have struggled mightily on the road this season at 1-5 and they will need to overcome injuries and their issues away from home to get a win here.
- Home woes for the Nets: The Nets have lost seven straight at home, making this an important spot for them. Brooklyn is 3-13 this year and are running out of time to stop the bleeding already.
- Knicks dominant in recent meetings: In their last meeting, New York routed Brooklyn 134–98. Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 28 points and 12 boards in that game and Towns is expected to be a matchup nightmare for the Nets again in this contest.
- East standings implications: While Brooklyn has little margin for error, New York is jockeying for a better playoff seeding as the season goes on. New York enters this game in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and will try to help themselves with a win here.
Betting Trends
- New York is 8-7 against the spread this season.
- Brooklyn is 8-7-1 against the spread going into this contest.
- The Nets are 8-8 in the over/under market going into this contest.
- The over is 10-5 in games involving the Knicks so far this season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson (Knicks) | Over 26.5 Points |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) | Over 23.5 Points |
| Michael Porter Jr. (Nets) | Over 24.5 Points |
Knicks vs Nets Model Projection
Score Projection: Knicks 122 – Nets 112
Win Probability: Knicks 79%, Nets 21%
Final Thoughts
The Knicks are clearly the better team going into this game and they should get the win in Brooklyn. But I’m taking the points with the Nets in this contest. The Knicks have been horrible on the road this year. And even though this game is in their backyard, the Nets are the home team here and they should keep this game respectable despite their 0-7 home record.

