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

The Brooklyn Nets (12-29) will attempt to break a five-game road slide when visiting the New York Knicks (25-18) on January 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Wednesday's game between the Knicks and the Nets sees the Knicks as a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. A 220.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know 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, TV Channel & Odds

• 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: Nets (+ 11.5)
O/U Pick: Over (220.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 120 - Nets 108

Knicks vs. Nets Betting Insights

• Knicks games have gone over 220.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 31 times (out of 43) this year.
• The Nets have played in 22 games this year (53.7% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 220.5 points.
• Between them, these two teams average 6.4 more points per game (226.9) than this matchup's total (220.5).
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 229.2 points per game, 8.7 more than the point total for this game.
• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 36 games this year and has walked away with the win 24 times (66.7%) in those games.
• Brooklyn has been an underdog in 39 games this season and has come away with the win 10 times (25.6%) in those contests.
• New York has won both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Brooklyn.
• The Knicks also hold a 1-0-1 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Nets.
• The Knicks have not covered in four games in a row against the spread, and they were favored in two of them.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have two wins against the spread, and are 2-8 overall, over their past 10 games.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 9.5 points more than the 220.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Knicks have played 43 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
• This season, New York has an ATS record of 3-1-1 in its five games as a favorite of 11.5 points or more.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 23 out of 41 opportunities (56.1%).
• The Knicks score 117.9 points per game, just 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 knocked down.
• The Knicks have done a better job covering the spread at home (14-8-0) than they have in road games (5-15-1).
• Looking at point totals, New York hits the over more often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total 12 times in 22 opportunities this season (54.5%). In away games, it has hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Knicks have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 15-5 (.750). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 9-7 (.562).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 21 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made treys per contest.
• Jalen Brunson posts 28.1 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 boards per game.
• Mikal Bridges puts up 15.9 points, 4.2 assists and 4.5 boards per game.
• Josh Hart averages 12 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• OG Anunoby posts 15.8 points, 5.5 boards and 2.2 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.7 steals (fourth in league) and 0.7 blocks.

Knicks Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets are 5-5 against the spread and 2-8 overall in their past 10 games.
• Brooklyn's average total over the last 10 games is 1.4 points greater than the 220.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Nets are 19-19-3 this year.
• This season, Brooklyn has an against-the-spread record of 5-4-1 in its 10 games as an underdog of 11.5 points or more.
• Nets games this season have hit the over 41.5% of the time (17 out of 41 games with a set point total).
• The Nets' 109 points per game are 5.9 fewer points than the 114.9 the Knicks give up.
• Brooklyn is 8-1 against the spread and 6-3 overall when it scores more than 114.9 points.
• The Nets are shooting 44.8% from the field, two% lower than the 46.8% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• The Nets' winning percentage against the spread at home is .455 (10-11-1). Away, it is .474 (9-8-2).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Brooklyn's games have finished above the over/under at home (40.9%, nine of 22) compared to on the road (42.1%, eight of 19).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. He's also sinking 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 39.8% from 3-point range, with 3.8 triples per game (second in NBA).
• The Nets are receiving 12.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game from Nic Claxton this year.
• Noah Clowney is putting up 13.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. He is making 38.9% of his shots from the floor and 31.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 treys per contest.
• Day'Ron Sharpe is averaging 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. He is making 61.2% of his shots from the floor.
• The Nets are receiving 10.4 points, 3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Egor Demin this season.

Nets Player Props

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