Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The game is set for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on MSG.

The Clippers come in with a 13-22 record, holding the 11th spot in the Western Conference. The Knicks have a 23-13 record and sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will aim to improve their standing early in the season.

Clippers vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Clippers Spread +6.0 (-113), Knicks Spread -6.0 (-110), Clippers MoneyLine +184, Knicks MoneyLine -222, Over/Under 224.5

Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a close win against the Golden State Warriors, 103-102. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kobe Sanders also contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds in the game.

In their recent games, the Clippers have shown mixed results. They had a tough loss to the Boston Celtics, 115-146, despite James Harden’s 18 points and 12 assists. However, they secured a solid win against the Utah Jazz, 118-101, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 45 points.

Looking at the season stats, the Clippers are averaging 112.1 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.3%, which is 12th in the league. They excel at free throws, ranking 1st with an 84.5% success rate.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have faced some challenges recently. They lost their last three games, including a tough 90-121 game against the Detroit Pistons. In these games, their field goal percentage has not been strong, with a recent low of 37.1% against the Atlanta Hawks.

Jalen Brunson has been a key player for the Knicks. He scored 31 points against the Philadelphia 76ers and maintains an average of 29.2 points per game this season. Karl-Anthony Towns also contributes with 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

On the defensive end, the Knicks allow 115.1 points per game. They face challenges with three-pointers, allowing opponents to make 14.6 per game. Despite this, they hold a strong rebound game with 45.8 per game, ranking 5th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Clippers at +6.0. The Knicks score more points per game, but the Clippers have a strong defense, allowing only 114.2 points per game. The projected score is Knicks 116, Clippers 112, keeping it within the spread.

For the over/under pick, go with the under 224.5. The Clippers’ games tend to be lower scoring, with them averaging 112.1 points per game. The projected total score is 228, but the Clippers’ defensive stats suggest a lower scoring game.