Knicks vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 21

Knicks vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 21

Published Jan. 20, 2026 3:22 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

The New York Knicks (25-18) will attempt to stop a four-game losing skid when hosting the Brooklyn Nets (12-29) on January 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Wednesday's matchup between the Knicks and the Nets has no set line.

Here's everything you need to know about the Knicks-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Nets Game Information and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
  • TV: YES and MSG
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick:
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Knicks 119 - Nets 108

Knicks Recent Trends

  • In their past 10 games, the Knicks have two wins against the spread, and are 2-8 overall.
  • The Knicks have played 43 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
  • Knicks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 56.1% of the time (23 out of 41 games with a set point total).
  • The Knicks record 117.9 points per game, only 3.6 more points than the 114.3 the Nets allow.
  • When New York scores more than 114.3 points, it is 17-8 against the spread and 20-5 overall.
  • This season, the Knicks have a 46.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.1% lower than the 48.8% of shots the Nets' opponents have hit.
  • The Knicks have done a better job covering the spread at home (14-8-0) than they have in road affairs (5-15-1).
  • New York has exceeded the over/under more often when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 22 home matchups (54.5%). In away games, it has hit the over in 11 of 21 games (52.4%).
  • The Knicks have played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 15-5, compared to going 9-7 in road games.

Knicks Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 117.9 8
Points Allowed 114.9 12
Rebounds 46.0 5
Assists 26.6 13
Steals 8.0 17
Blocks 4.2 25

Knicks Leaders

  • Karl-Anthony Towns posts 21.0 points, 3.0 assists and 11.6 rebounds per contest.
  • Jalen Brunson puts up 28.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest, shooting 47.8% from the floor and 38.6% from downtown with 2.9 made treys per contest.
  • Mikal Bridges posts 15.9 points, 4.5 boards and 4.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.9 blocks.
  • Josh Hart averages 12.0 points, 5.2 assists and 7.6 rebounds.
  • OG Anunoby averages 15.8 points, 2.2 assists and 5.5 boards.

Nets Recent Trends

  • The Nets are 5-5 against the spread and 2-8 overall in their last 10 contests.
  • The Nets have played 41 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
  • Nets games this season have gone over the point total 17 times in 41 opportunities (41.5%).
  • The Nets put up an average of 109.0 points per game, 5.9 fewer points than the 114.9 the Knicks allow.
  • Brooklyn is 8-1 against the spread and 6-3 overall when it scores more than 114.9 points.
  • The Nets' 44.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.0 percentage points lower than the Knicks have allowed to their opponents (46.8%).
  • This year, the Nets are 10-11-1 at home against the spread (.455 winning percentage). Away, they are 9-8-2 ATS (.474).
  • Brooklyn's games have gone above the over/under 40.9% of the time at home (nine of 22), and 42.1% of the time on the road (eight of 19).

Nets Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 109.0 30
Points Allowed 114.3 10
Rebounds 40.0 30
Assists 25.7 17
Steals 7.7 23
Blocks 4.4 21

Nets Leaders

  • On a per-game basis, Michael Porter Jr. gives the Nets 25.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Nic Claxton is averaging 12.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He's making 58.8% of his shots from the field (10th in league).
  • Noah Clowney is putting up 13.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 38.9% of his shots from the floor and 31.7% from 3-point range, with 2.1 treys per contest.
  • Day'Ron Sharpe is averaging 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He is sinking 61.2% of his shots from the floor.
  • Egor Demin is averaging 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is making 40.5% of his shots from the floor and 39.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 treys per game.

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