LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 7 2026
Clippers vs Knicks picks are on the board for this non-conference matchup, and this is a game where recent form and market perception matter more than raw results. I’m breaking this one down strictly through betting trends, line movement, and matchup context while staying aligned with today’s NBA picks.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Knicks -5.5
- Total Pick: Under 224
- Projected Final Score: Knicks 113, Clippers 106
Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Clippers vs Knicks
- The Clippers are 5-1 straight up and against the spread in their last six meetings with New York.
- Los Angeles is 7-1 straight up and ATS over its last eight games.
- Only one of the Clippers’ last eight games has been played on the road.
- New York has lost four straight games and has not covered a spread since Christmas Day.
- The Knicks’ last three losses have all been by double digits.
- Both teams are on equal rest after playing on Monday.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | +5.5 | -110 |
| New York | -5.5 | -110 |
| Bet | Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over | 224 | -114 |
| Under | 224 | -106 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | LA Clippers | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06 | 05:45:51PM | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-115) |
| 01/06 | 06:11:53PM | +6 (-110) | -6 (-110) |
| 01/07 | 09:41:48PM | +6 (-112) | -6 (-108) |
| 01/07 | 07:06:09AM | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-110) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06 | 05:45:52PM | 223 (-110) | 223 (-110) |
| 01/06 | 06:10:56PM | 223 (-114) | 223 (-106) |
| 01/07 | 00:22:03AM | 224 (-110) | 224 (-110) |
| 01/07 | 06:57:54AM | 224 (-114) | 224 (-106) |
Clippers vs Knicks Game Preview and Analysis
Los Angeles has dominated this series recently, going 5-1 straight up and against the spread over the last six meetings. The Clippers are also in excellent form overall, winning and covering seven of their last eight games following a one-point home win over Golden State.
That recent run needs some context. Only one of those eight games was played on the road, and this will be the Clippers’ first trip outside the Western Time Zone since December 18. Travel spots matter, especially when a team has been riding market momentum.
New York, on the other hand, is clearly struggling. The Knicks have dropped four straight games and have not covered a spread since Christmas Day. Their last three losses came by double digits against Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Detroit, which has pushed bettors away from this team quickly.
Despite those struggles, this line feels inflated. Just two weeks ago, Los Angeles closed as a 7.5-point underdog at home against Houston. While the Clippers have been playing well, it’s fair to question how much their market rating should jump off wins against Portland, Sacramento, and Utah. At home, with equal rest, I still rate New York as the better side in this spot.
LAC and NYK Key Injuries and Notes
- NYK: Landry Shamet remains out.
- NYK: Josh Hart remains out.
- LAC: Bogdan Bogdanovic is out.
- LAC: James Harden is questionable with a shoulder injury.
Final Score Prediction
- New York 113
- Los Angeles 106
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Knicks -5.5
- Total: Under 224