Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Los Angeles vs New York Information
The Los Angeles Clippers will be on the road Wednesday night, playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 PM. Los Angeles has struggled immensely this season, with 13 wins in 35 games, having won four of the last five after a narrow one-point victory against Golden State in their previous outing. The New York Knicks will be at home Wednesday night, 10 games above .500 through 36 games played, but ride a 4-game skid into this matchup after a 31-point road loss against the Detroit Pistons in their last outing. Please stay in the action with our NBA Picks.
Los Angeles Preview
The Los Angeles offense averages 112.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season, but the Clippers are averaging 116 points per game over their last four victories. Defensively, Los Angeles has been below average, allowing 114.2 points per game this season and 98 points per game over their previous four wins. Kawhi Leonard leads the Los Angeles offense this season, averaging 28.1 points per game. James Harden is second on the roster, averaging 25.7 points to go along with the team-leading 8 assists. Ivica Zubac averages 15 points and leads Los Angeles, pulling 11 rebounds per game. John Collins averages 12.8 points, and Derrick Jones Jr is fifth on the team, averaging 10.4 points per game this season.
New York Preview
The New York Knicks have been stout on the offensive end this season, averaging 120.5 points on 47% shoot from the floor, but New York has averaged 110 points per game over their last four losses. The New York defense has held its own this season, allowing 115.1 points per game, but during their four-game losing streak, New York is allowing 124 points per game. Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season, averaging 29.3 points and 6.5 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second on the team, averaging 22 points to go along with the team’s leading 11.8 rebounds. Mikal Bridges averages 16.2 points, and OG Anuoby is 4th on the team, averaging 15.5 points per game. Miles McBride averaged 12.4 points, while Josh Hart averaged 12.3 points per game. Jordan Clarkson is the seventh point on the roster, averaging double digits, scoring 10.1 points per game this season.
Los Angeles vs New York Prediction
The New York Knicks is the better team in this matchup, but Los Angeles comes into Wednesday running hot. New York is the healthier team in this matchup, and that will be the difference on Wednesday night. Look for the next to end their recent skid Wednesday night as they do the job to get the home win and cover. Take New York to overpower Los Angeles for 48 minutes, leading to the win and cover at home to end their recent losing streak. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover 114-103.
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