Knicks vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 7

Knicks vs. Clippers Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG and FDSSC

The New York Knicks (23-13) will try to halt a four-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers (13-22) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Madison Square Garden as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on MSG and FDSSC. The over/under is 222.5 in the matchup.

Knicks vs. Clippers Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (71.4%)

Knicks vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread in a game 17 times this season (17-18-1).
• Against the spread, the Clippers are 15-20-0 this season.
• This season, Knicks games have hit the over 20 times out of 35 chances.
• Clippers games this season have gone over the point total 51.4% of the time (18 out of 35 games with a set point total).
• New York has done a better job covering the spread in home games (13-6-0) than it has in road affairs (4-12-1).
• In home games, the Knicks exceed the total 57.9% of the time (11 of 19 games). They've hit the over in 52.9% of games on the road (nine of 17 contests).
• This season, Los Angeles is 7-11-0 at home against the spread (.389 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-9-0 ATS (.471).
• In terms of the over/under, Clippers games have finished over nine of 18 times at home (50%), and nine of 17 on the road (52.9%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 29.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest, shooting 47.5% from the field and 37.9% from downtown, with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.
• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16 points, 4.4 boards and 4.3 assists.
• OG Anunoby's numbers on the season are 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 34.7% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Jordan Clarkson's numbers on the season are 10 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 35.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.

Clippers Leaders

• James Harden averages 25.7 points, 4.8 boards and 8 assists. He is also draining 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.8% from 3-point range, with 3.3 triples per game (eighth in NBA).
• Kawhi Leonard's numbers on the season are 28.1 points, 6.6 boards and 3.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 49.2% of his shots from the field and 36.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.6 triples.
• Per game, Ivica Zubac gives the Clippers 15 points, 11 boards and 2.5 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 1 block.
• The Clippers are getting 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from John Collins.
• The Clippers are receiving 8.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game from Kris Dunn.

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