| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-23 | 24-13 |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG | |
The LA Clippers and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Warriors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Nets next. The Clippers have won 7 of their last 8 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 115.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 25.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Pistons and 76ers, and they play the Suns next. The Knicks have lost 4 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22 points and 2.9 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games at Madison Square Garden against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost six of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Knicks’ last three games.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last five games against the Clippers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Clippers’ last six games at Madison Square Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges rank 4th in the league for total steals + blocks (91) this season.
- Miles McBride ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.0%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- John Collins is one of only nine qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
- Kris Dunn ranks T8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks are one of three teams to rank in the top-10 for both turnovers and assists per game this season.
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.6).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.9).
- The Clippers rank 30th for fast break points per game (12.1) this season.
LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Josh Hart.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., and Bogdan Bogdanovic. James Harden is questionable.
LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks should be favored at home where they’ve racked up 15 wins, but I’m on the Clippers, assuming Harden plays. The Clippers are playing the better ball right now, and they’ve covered 6 of their last 8 games. The Knicks have lost 4 straight games, and they’ve outright lost their last 3 games as a favorite. The Clippers have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Knicks. Give me the points.