LA Clippers vs New York Knicks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 7 2026

By: Kyle Kargel Published 01/07/2026, 08:28 AM ET
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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. Iโ€™m breaking this one down strictly through betting trends, line movement, and matchup context while staying aligned with todayโ€™s NBA picks.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Knicks -5.5
  • Total Pick: Under 224
  • Projected Final Score: Knicks 113, Clippers 106
  • 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 Clippersโ€™ 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 Knicksโ€™ 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 Clippersโ€™ 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.

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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, itโ€™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.

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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
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