Knicks vs Nets Prediction 1/21/26 NBA Picks Today

The Brooklyn Nets and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Nets Pick.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Suns and Bulls, and they play the Celtics next. The Nets have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 108.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 25.7 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 18.8 points and 2.6 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Noah Clowney is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Suns and Mavericks, and they play the 76ers next. The Knicks have lost 9 of their last 11 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 22 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have lost each of their last 10 games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a loss.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Nets’ last six games against the Knicks following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of the last six night games between the Nets and Knicks at Madison Square Garden have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
• Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Michael Porter Jr. ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.8) this season.
• Noah Clowney is one of only seven qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.3).
• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (109.0).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.0).

Knicks vs Nets Injury Report

The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith. Day’Ron Sharpe is questionable.

Knicks vs Nets Prediction

The Nets haven’t beat the Knicks since January 2023, and they’re 3-6-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings against them. The Knicks are in awful form, but they’re completely healthy heading into this spot. It feels like a contest where the Knicks can find their footing. The Nets are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games as a double-digit underdog. The Knicks are 2-0 SU this season against the Nets and have won those games by an average of 24.5 points. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks.