NBA Schedule
- Nets @ Knicks on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 04:30 PM PST
Team Analysis
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have faced significant challenges this season, currently holding a 12-29 record. Their recent form has been concerning, with only two wins in their last ten games.
Offensive Struggles: The Nets rank 30th in the league in points per game, averaging just 108.95. This offensive inefficiency is compounded by their 29th place ranking in field goal percentage at 45%.
Defensive Woes: Defensively, Brooklyn allows 117.88 points per game, placing them 8th in the league in this category. Their defensive rating has been a significant factor in their struggles.
Injury Report: The Nets have been dealing with injuries, notably to Cam Thomas, who has missed several games due to a hamstring issue. Haywood Highsmith is out with a knee injury, and Day’Ron Sharpe is listed as questionable due to illness.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have a 25-18 record, placing them in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings. However, they’ve been inconsistent recently, losing four straight games by an average of double digits.
Offensive Performance: The Knicks average 117.88 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. Their field goal percentage stands at 47%, placing them 12th in the NBA.
Defensive Performance: Defensively, New York allows 108.95 points per game, ranking 30th in the league. This defensive inefficiency has been a contributing factor to their recent struggles.
Injury Report: The Knicks are expected to be at full strength for this contest, with no players listed on the early availability report.
Key Matchup Factors
Head-to-Head History: The Knicks have dominated the recent series against the Nets, winning each of the last 12 meetings.
Important Player Matchups:
- Jalen Brunson: The Knicks’ point guard has been a key contributor, especially in recent games.
- Michael Porter Jr.: For the Nets, Porter Jr. has been a focal point of their offense, though he faces challenges against New York’s defense.
Home/Away Performance: The Knicks have been more effective at home, while the Nets have struggled on the road, losing their last five away games.
Betting Analysis
Spread Analysis: The Knicks are favored by 11.5 points. Given Brooklyn’s recent form and the Knicks’ home advantage, this spread appears reasonable.
Total (Over/Under) Analysis: The over/under is set at 224.5 points. Both teams have shown inconsistency in scoring, making the under a potentially safer bet.
Best Value Opportunities:
- Player Prop Bets: Jalen Brunson over 25.5 points.
- Team Prop Bets: Knicks to cover the -11.5 spread.
Key Injury Statuses
- Brooklyn Nets:
– Cam Thomas: Out due to a hamstring injury.
– Haywood Highsmith: Out with a knee injury.
– Day’Ron Sharpe: Questionable due to illness.
- New York Knicks: No injuries reported; expected to be at full strength.
Final Pick
Considering the Knicks’ home-court advantage, Brooklyn’s recent struggles, and the injury report, the Knicks are likely to cover the -11.5 spread. The under 224.5 points total also seems a prudent choice, given both teams’ recent scoring inconsistencies.
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