Nets vs. Knicks prediction: New York to win, Jalen Brunson projected for big game in Wednesday's NBA matchup [1/21/2026]

The New York Knicks will square off with the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Nets vs. Knicks game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Nets will rely on Michael Porter, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.

This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Nets vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NBA game between the Nets and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Knicks an 83% chance of beating the Nets. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 115-104.

According to our model, the Nets (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 219.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Nets vs. Knicks odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nets vs. Knicks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Nets +12.5 at the spread.

Nets vs. Knicks player props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Wednesday's Nets vs. Knicks matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Michael Porter is expected to lead the Nets with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 26 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Nets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nets are:

Knicks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Knicks:

Nets vs. Knicks game-day updates and essential details

Wednesday's action between the Knicks and Nets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Nets on Wednesday, with Jalen Brunson projected for a game-high 44 fantasy points.

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