New York Knicks (31-17) vs Los Angeles Lakers (25-25)
Game Info: Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -6 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after splitting their last 12 games. The New York Knicks are riding a 9-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from losses to the Rockets and Hawks with a win over the Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 116.1 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.9 points and 12.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks beat the Rockets, Wizards, Raptors, Nets, Nuggets, Heat, Hornets, Jazz, and Pacers during this streak. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson is one of only eight players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (67.3%).
- The Knicks ranks 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (53.3%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.4).
Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world by beating the Celtics without AD and LeBron, but I need to see more. The Lakers continue to take one step forward and two steps back, and there's a chance they're without AD and LeBron again. The New York Knicks have not only won 9 straight games, but they've improved to 29-18-2 ATS on the season. The Knicks are a top-5 covering team in the NBA. As Ive said before, I'm not stepping in front of the Knicks right now, a team that's growing on me, and I'm checking future prices for them to win the East at this point. I'll lay the chalk.
Randy’s Pick New York Knicks -6
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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