New York Knicks vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The New York Knicks (23–13) host the Los Angeles Clippers (13–22) in an NBA 2025–26 game on January 7, Wednesday, at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks aim to snap their current skid when they welcome the Clippers in this cross-conference matchup. New York has dropped their last four straight games entering tonight’s contest, including a recent blowout 121-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
It was actually a close game after the first period, but the Knicks' offense sputtered in the next three quarters. Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns struggled mightily against the Pistons, scoring only six points on 1-4 shooting from the field.
For the Clippers, they arrive in New York battling through injuries but showing flashes of resilience. They've won seven of their last eight games, including a recent 103-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Clippers stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have led the charge in those matchups, with both veterans bringing back their vintage forms. The team relies mostly on their offense, which is ranked 13th in the league in offensive rating (116.0).
The Clippers will miss the services of Bogdan Bogdanovic, Bradley Beal, and Derrick Jones Jr. on Wednesday, while the Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Landry Shamet.
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New York Knicks vs LA Clippers Form
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New York Knicks and LA Clippers Latest Matches
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New York Knicks against LA Clippers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
M. McBride
J. Brunson
M. Bridges
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
J. Harden
K. Dunn
K. Leonard
Substitutes
T. Kolek
J. Clarkson
M. Diawara
P. Dadiet
G. Yabusele
K. Sanders
C. Christie
J. Miller
K. Brown
Y. Konan Niederhauser
New York Knicks - LA Clippers Key Points
- The Knicks are on a four-game losing streak.
- The Knicks are coming off a 121-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
- The Clippers have won seven of their last eight games.
- Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.1 points on 62% True Shooting this season.
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Our New York Knicks vs LA Clippers Prediction
Despite being underdogs and playing on the road, the Knicks’ recent four-game slump suggests the Clippers can keep this game closer than expected. Behind the exploits of veteran stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the Clippers have won seven of their last eight games.
The Knicks are still the favorites to win this game, especially with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns ready to play. But if they put up another stinker on offense, expect the Clippers to close in on them. Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers match is: Clippers (+5.5) cover the spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
