New York Knicks predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every New York Knicks game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
New York Knicks this season
2-4 overall · 1-2 at home · 1-2 on the road · 1-5 against the spread · overs 1-5
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-98 | -3.5 | did not cover | 224.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 133-127 | -7.5 | did not cover | 233.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-27 | vs Detroit Pistons | W 111-97 | -4.5 | covered | 220.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-25 | vs Orlando Magic | L 102-111 | -6.5 | did not cover | 224.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-23 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-107 | +2.5 | did not cover | 220.5 (under) |
Key stats
| Stat | New York Knicks |
|---|---|
| Offensive efficiency (pts per 100 poss) | 105.9 (22nd of 30) |
| Defensive efficiency (pts allowed per 100 poss) | 106.6 (10th of 30) |
| Net efficiency (per 100 poss) | -0.7 (18th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions per game, estimated) | 101.0 (28th of 30) |
| Effective FG% (3s count 1.5x) | 49.5% (27th of 30) |
| Opponent effective FG% | 53.1% (14th of 30) |
| Turnover rate (per 100 poss) | 15.3% (15th of 30) |
| Offensive rebound % | 30.3% (6th of 30) |
| 3-point % | 35.2% (13th of 30) |
| Points in the paint per game | 41.3 (28th of 30) |
Key players
- Mikal Bridges (G): 14.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jalen Brunson (G): 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (C): 20.1 pts, 11.9 reb, 3.0 ast a game (2025-26)
- OG Anunoby (F): 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast a game (2025-26)
- Josh Hart (G): 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast a game (2025-26)
- Jose Alvarado (G): 7.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.4 ast a game (2025-26)
Injuries
- Jose Alvarado: Out, Ankle
Earlier previews
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets prediction · Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · New York Knicks -14.5, total 218.5
Knicks lay 14.5 points with an offense still searching for itself - New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers prediction · Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · New York Knicks -3.5, total 225.5
Knicks' cold shooting runs into Philadelphia's stingy defense in Cup rematch - New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · New York Knicks -7.5, total 232
Slow-walking Knicks bring a 0-4 under record to Chicago's track meet - New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons prediction · Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · New York Knicks -4, total 219.5
Winless Knicks need offense against the Pistons, who swept them last season - New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic prediction · Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · New York Knicks -7, total 224.5
Banchero out, Magic's cold jumper takes on a stingy Knicks defense - New York Knicks at Boston Celtics prediction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Boston Celtics -2.5, total 220.5
Mitchell Robinson's Knicks reunion puts Boston's thin interior on trial - New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction · Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · New York Knicks -4.5, total 231
LeBron's Sixers debut crashes the Knicks' championship banner night