The Nets will play the Knicks on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Brooklyn Nets come to this game with a 84.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 93.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 6-13 away team record. They now rank 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 16-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 26th (109.0) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 8th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.3 points against the Brooklyn Nets, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 114.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 3-7 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 5-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Brooklyn Nets have a 12-29 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 25-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye basketball fans! The Brooklyn Nets are comin' to pillage...
The New York Knicks' venue will be rockin' with excitement on Wednesday...
Brooklyn Nets have a 12-29 overall standing...New York Knicks have a 25-18 overall standing...
Brooklyn Nets have a 3-7 division record...New York Knicks have a 5-3 division record...
Review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer point spreads, totals, and moneylines...We have a great sampling of prop bets below...
Best Nets at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Brooklyn Nets are the +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nets
Knicks
1/21/26 7:40pm EST | +11.5 -105-11.5 -115 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Nets
Knicks
Game to Overtime
1/21/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 103.5 o -120103.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -118116.5 u -110Bet |
Cam Thomas
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o +10516.5 u -140Bet |
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Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Egor Demin
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -110Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
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Miles McBride
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1409.5 u +105Bet |
Noah Clowney
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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Nolan Traore
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at NYK 1/21/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 21-7 | 13-13 | 10-3 | 24-13 | 118.0 | 111.9 | +6.1 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 15 | 38 | 0.283 | +25.5 | 8-19 | 7-19 | 3-9 | 11-22 | 107.7 | 114.9 | -7.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
Brooklyn Nets & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Brooklyn Nets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1400 Bet |
Brooklyn Nets & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Brooklyn Nets vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.