Knicks vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 12, 2024

The New York Knicks (48-32) host the Brooklyn Nets (32-48) at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, April 12, 2024. The Nets are 11.5-point underdogs in the game. A 211.5-point over/under has been set in this matchup.

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Knicks vs. Nets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -11.5 211.5

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Injury Report as of April 12

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder)

Nets: Keita Bates-Diop: Out (Shin), Ben Simmons: Out (Back), Dariq Whitehead: Out (Shin), Dennis Smith: Out (Hip), Jaylen Martin: Out (Ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Knee), Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Toe), Jacob Gilyard: Probable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (-11.5)
Total Pick Over (211.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Knicks vs. Nets Stat Rankings

Knicks Avg. (Rank) Nets Avg. (Rank)
112.7 (19th) Points Scored 110.7 (24th)
108.1 (2nd) Points Allowed 113.4 (13th)
45.3 (4th) Rebounds 44.1 (10th)
12.7 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.5 (6th)
13.2 (10th) 3pt Made 13.4 (8th)
24.4 (29th) Assists 25.8 (18th)
12.2 (8th) Turnovers 12.3 (12th)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 75 28.6 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.8
Donte DiVincenzo 79 15.4 3.6 2.7 1.3 0.4 3.5
Bojan Bogdanovic 55 15.4 2.7 1.7 0.5 0.1 2.3
OG Anunoby 48 14.7 4.2 2.1 1.3 0.7 2.0
Alec Burks 65 10.5 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9

Nets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cameron Thomas 64 22.2 3.3 2.9 0.7 0.3 2.1
Mikal Bridges 80 19.9 4.6 3.7 1.0 0.4 2.7
Dennis Schroder 80 14.0 3.0 6.1 0.8 0.2 1.7
Cameron Johnson 58 13.4 4.3 2.4 0.8 0.3 2.4
Nicolas Claxton 69 12.0 9.9 2.1 0.7 2.1 0.0

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Knicks are 43-34-3 this year.
  • Against the spread as 11.5-point favorites or more, New York is 4-3-1.
  • This season, 35 of the Knicks’ 80 games have hit the over.
  • In 54 games this year, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 211.5 points.
  • The total for this game is 211.5, and that’s 9.3 points fewer than the average total in Knicks games thus far this season.
  • The Nets have 33 wins in 80 games against the spread this season.
  • Brooklyn has no wins ATS (0-3) as a 11.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • Out of 80 Nets games so far this season, 38 have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, 60 Brooklyn’s games have featured over 211.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Nets games this year (211.5) is 12.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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