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