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Date: Friday 20th March 2026 Tip-Off Time: 6:30 pm local time (11:30 pm BST) Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York TV: ESPN Streaming: Prime Video, DAZN, NBA League Pass Records: New York Knicks 43-25, Brooklyn Nets 17-49 Referee: N/A Last Meeting: New York Knicks 120-66 Brooklyn Nets (Jan 21st, 2026) The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets face off in this intrastate battle on Friday night. The Knicks are on the brink of securing a playoff place, while the Nets are out of contention in 13th. Can the Nets secure an upset win against their local rival? SportsBoom encourages you to research the best sites for NBA betting.

published: 03-16-2026

Last updated: 03-16-2026

Henry Cheal
Henry Cheal
Sports Betting Writer
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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after making a three-point basket late

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after making a three-point basket late / Getty Images

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability:

SportsBoom has crafted a list of the best online sports betting sites to check out. 

  1. New York Knicks: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%

  2. Brooklyn Nets: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%

  3. Forecast odds – Betting available on FanDuel closer to event

Head-to-Head Record

The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are one of the biggest intrastate rivals in the NBA. As things currently stand, the Knicks have prevailed on 114 occasions, compared to the Nets winning 107 times. Importantly, New York has won the last 13 matches in a row, a run that began in February 2023 after Brooklyn’s nine-game winning run ended.

Last Five Matches:

SeasonDateResult
2025-26 SeasonJanuary 21, 2026New York Knicks 120-66 Brooklyn Nets 
2025-26 SeasonNovember 24, 2025New York Knicks 113-100 Brooklyn Nets
2025-26 SeasonNovember 9, 2025New York Knicks 134-98 Brooklyn Nets  
2024-25 SeasonApril 13, 2025New York Knicks 113-105 Brooklyn Nets   
2024-25 SeasonJanuary 21, 2025New York Knicks 99-95 Brooklyn Nets   
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New York Knicks – WLLWW (Last Five Results)

Record

Home Form

Road Form

43-25

23-9

19-16

The New York Knicks are ever closer to making it through to the postseason, but their final seeding in the East is yet to be determined. The franchise likely will end up between second and sixth, and as they’ve won six of their last ten games at the time of writing, sustaining that form for the final portion of the season should place them in good standing. 

New York Knicks Offense vs Brooklyn Nets Defense

The Knicks are ranked 10th in the NBA on offensive output per game, averaging 117.1 points. This places them fifth among teams in the East, and this will play a big role in this game. Considering their dominance against the Nets in the head-to-head, the offensive shooters should make an impact. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Jalen Brunson (Guard) – Brunson is a reminder that he’s one of the best shooters and assisters around, averaging 26.3 points and 6.6 assists per game. These stats place him in the top 15, and he’s almost certainly the Knicks’ best offensive player. 
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Center) – Towns is once again showing why he’s one of the best centers in the league. Averaging 20 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, his consistency correlates with his career averages. 
  • Mikal Bridges (Guard) – Bridges has played in every game this season, showing once again why he’s one of the best athletes in the game. But his stats have regressed, averaging 15 points per game, his lowest total since 2022.       

Injury Report:

  • Josh Hart – Day-to-day (knee)
  • Jeremy Sochan – Day-to-day (illness)
  • Karl-Anthony Towns – Day-to-day (knee)
  • Miles McBride – Out (core muscle injury) 

Brooklyn Nets – LWWLL (Last Five Results)

Record

Home Form

Road Form

17-49

9-23

8-26

The Brooklyn Nets’ chances at the play-in look close to zero, and they will be eliminated from playoff contention in the coming days. The franchise won’t be able to offer anything in the postseason, but there’s always a probability of springing up surprises against the higher seeding teams.

Brooklyn Nets Offense vs New York Knicks Defense

The Nets will need to raise their offensive tactics significantly to stand a chance against the Knicks. They are ranked last, by some distance, on offense, averaging 106.9 points per game. For reference, the team ahead of them averages 110.6 points, showing how far below Brooklyn they are. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Michael Porter Jr. (Forward) – Porter Jr.’s first season with the Nets has been eventful, with the 27-year-old averaging 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The numbers show his class, but the Nets’ results don’t correlate.  
  • Noah Clowney (Forward) – In his third NBA season, Clowney is averaging 12.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. By some margin, these three departments are career-bests. 
  • Nic Claxton (Center) – He’s not propping up stats that match or exceed his best seasons, but Claxton is averaging 12 points and 7.1 rebounds, which shows he’s still their best option at center.   

Injury Report

  • Ochai Agbaji – Day-to-day (ankle)
  • Michael Porter Jr. – Day-to-day (ankle) 
  • Drake Powell – Out (left knee injury management)
  • Nic Claxton – Out (rest)
  • Day’Ron Sharpe – Out (ulnar collateral ligament tear left thumb)
  • Egor Demin – Out (foot, will miss the rest of the season) 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. New York Knicks

    Guard: Josh Hart
    Guard: Jalen Brunson
    Center: Karl-Anthony Towns
    Forward: Mikal Bridges  
    Forward: OG Anunoby   

  2. Brooklyn Nets

    Guard: Nolan Traore 
    Guard: Ziaire Williams
    Center: Danny Wolf 
    Forward: Noah Clowney 
    Forward: Jalen Wilson     

Value Bets

  1. Total Points: Over 238.5: Considering the Nets’ struggles on offense, we predict this match to have over 238.5 points. 

  2. Jalen Brunson to post at least 20 points: Jalen Brunson offers consistency in scoring, leading us to expect he will post at least 20 points in this matchup.    

  3. Knicks to Win: The Knicks have won 13 games in a row.  

Why the New York Knicks Can Win:

  • The Knicks have won 13 games in a row against the Nets.  
  • Brooklyn statistically has the worst offensive output in the league. 
  • Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are a formidable duo. 

Prediction: New York Knicks to Win

SportsBoom predicts that the New York Knicks will win this intrastate battle with the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks are a tough test for any opponent, and we back them for this encounter because of their strong winning streak against the Nets. To bolster our thought process, the Nets have the worst offense in the league, and the Knicks’ starting five for this game will be too strong.

Henry Cheal
Henry ChealSports Betting Writer

Henry Cheal is a versatile freelance sports journalist with extensive experience in the industry. Henry has previously worked at the 2024 World Snooker Championship and earned a Multimedia Sports Journalism degree from UCFB in 2023.

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