| MATCHUP | Brooklyn Nets | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-29 | 25-18 |
| Spread | +11.5 -105 | -11.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +440 | -600 |
| Total | Over 220.5 (-112) | Under 220.5 (-108) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | YES | |
The Brooklyn Nets pay a visit to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting scorched by the Suns in a 126-117 loss on Monday. Michael Porter Jr led the team in scoring with 23 points, six rebounds and four assists, Noah Clowney added 16 points while Ziaire Williams chipped in with 15 points off the bench.
As a team, the Nets shot 51 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 42 points in the second quarter to cut an early 19-point deficit to just four points going into halftime. However, the Nets couldn’t maintain that pace and scored just 21 points in the third quarter and fell into a deeper hole, trailing by 20 points before finishing with a flurry to cut the margin to single digits in the end.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been mired in their worst slump of the season, as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall. They will be hoping to put a halt to a four-game losing streak after getting trampled by the depleted Mavericks in a 114-97 loss on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team in scoring with 22 points and six assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points with 18 rebounds and four assists, while Mitchell Robinson chipped in with 12 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks. However, no other player scored more than nine points.
As a team, the Knicks shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line. But the bigger issues were on the defensive end, as they leaked 75 points in the first half to fall behind by as many as 30 points.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 20 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight night games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the Knicks’ last four games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six night games against the Knicks following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.6) and assists (4.1) per game this season.
- Cameron Thomas is one of only 15 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.7).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (37.5%).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.2).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (27.6).
Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Nets are still missing Haywood Highsmith, and they have Day’Ron Sharpe listed as questionable, while the Knicks are coming into this contest with a full squad. The Nets have been ice-cold lately and even the return of Porter Jr to the lineup hasn’t been enough to stay competitive.
Meanwhile, the Knicks have gone ice-cold lately on both ends of the floor despite being one of the few healthy teams in the entire league. You couldn’t trust either team at the moment, but the Knicks have smashed the Nets by double digits twice this season and I think they steady the ship with a much-needed win at home in this spot.