New York Knicks (32-16) vs Los Angeles Lakers (27-19)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Knicks -9.5 — Over/Under: 227
The LA Lakers and NY Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a LA Lakers vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a LA Lakers vs NY Knicks Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Wizards, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Clippers, Warriors, Pacers, and Jazz next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nuggets and Grizzlies, and they play the Rockets, Raptors, and Celtics next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have lost 14 of their last 15 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost 20 of their last 26 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Lakers rank 28th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.8).
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (58.7%).
LA Lakers vs NY Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. Josh Hart is questionable with a knee injury.
The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood, Anthony Davis, and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith are questionable.
LA Lakers vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Knicks have the potential to win this game comfortably, and it feels like they’re entering another hot streak. The Lakers are still down AD, and they have these games where nobody shows up. However, LeBron is expected to play, and the Lakers have quietly won seven of their last nine games. The underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings between the Lakers and Knicks. In fact, the underdog has outright won each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks. This line feels a little inflated. I’ll take the points and the Lakers on Saturday night.