The Knicks are all set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Feb 3. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:30 ET and will be shown on ABC. New York enters this contest as 4.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 225.5. Can the Lakers come out on top as the favorite? Our Knicks vs. Lakers predictions can be found below.
Knicks vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -4.5
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Feb 3
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: ABC
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 123 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 109 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
With their current record at 25-25, the Lakers are looking to go above .500 by beating the Knicks. In their home games, the Lakers are 17-8 while going 8-17 on the road this season.
In their last game, the Lakers put up 114 points, which is in line with their season average of 116.1 PPG. Anthony Davis is the team’s top scorer, coming into today’s game with an average of 24.9. Likewise, LeBron James is also averaging 24.9 PPG this season.
So far this season, the Lakers are 19th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 117.3. However, they have been better at home, ranking 13th at 111.9 points per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled is in limiting made free throws. On the year, they are second in the league in free throws made allowed per game at 19.4.
In terms of three-point defense, the Lakers have struggled, ranking 30th in both three-pointers made allowed per game (14.4) and three-point percentage allowed (37.8%).
Over their last five games, the Lakers’ defense has been even worse, giving up 130.8 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA during that stretch.
Will the Knicks Make it Happen at Home?
As we get ready for today’s game, the Knicks are coming in with a 32-17 overall record and have won nine straight games. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are in 3rd place and are 2nd in the Atlantic division.
In their most recent game, the Knicks scored only 109 points versus the Pacers. In the game, the Knicks shot 38 three-pointers and had a field goal percentage of 39.8%. Jalen Brunson is the team’s leading scorer at 27.1 points per game. Julius Randle is also a key contributor, averaging 24 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the league, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.2. At home, New York has been even stingier, giving up just 104.5 points per contest.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been the top defense in the NBA, allowing just 98.6 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have struggled to make free throws, averaging just 10.4 made free throws per game.
On the season, opponents have scored less than their season average vs. New York in 77.6% of games. However, teams have made more threes than their season average vs. the Knicks in 44.9% of games.
Knicks vs. Lakers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 24.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. With his prop line at 24.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 28. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 50.0% and connecting on two threes.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 24.5 Points (-105)
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Knicks vs. Lakers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Lakers are our point-spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 225.5, and our model projects the Lakers and Knicks to reach a combined total of 233 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Lakers +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook