New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Prediction for Friday March 20 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/20/2026, 01:45 AM ET

Knicks Preview

The Friday NBA schedule will get underway with a crosstown rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Knicks (45-25) are riding a four-game winning streak and trail Boston by 1.5 games for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, New York assisted on 38 of 54 made field goals and shot 54 percent overall during a 136-110 home victory versus Indiana.

New York G Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on a 12-for-13 shooting performance and grabbed seven rebounds. OG Anunoby chipped in 26 points (10-13 FG) and eight boards. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points (9-21 FG) and 11 rebounds for the Knicks.

Nets Preview

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Nets (17-52) rank last in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging a futile 106.4 points per contest. On Wednesday, Brooklyn managed just 24 points during the first half of a 121-92 home loss versus Oklahoma City.

Jalen Wilson led four Brooklyn players in double figures with 15 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench. Rookie G Nolan Traore scored 13 points on 4-for-14 shooting and dished out six assists. Chaney Johnson added 12 points and seven rebounds for the Nets, who fell to 9-25 at home.

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Knicks vs Nets Pick

New York G Josh Hart is bothered by a knee issue and has been officially ruled out of this contest. The Nets have quietly ascended to sixth in the league in defensive efficiency and the Nets continue to suffer from major offensive woes. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 113-95.