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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Lakers

The New York Knicks take the court against the LA Lakers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re not convinced that the Knicks and the Lakers are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 227.5 at -114.

New York Knicks have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Denver Nuggets 142-103 at Ball Arena. OG Anunoby poured in 34 points, with Josh Hart contributing 18 and Karl-Anthony Towns adding 17.

LA Lakers were winners last time out. Their 128-117 victory against Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena was their third straight home triumph. Luka Doncic scored 44 points, while Austin Reaves finished with 19 and Luke Kennard 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 112-100 win for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden when they last played the Lakers. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Lakers land six wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 115.0 points, 45.1 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 101.7 points and 39.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.2 points and 8.1 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 11.6 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.3 (36.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 40.0 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.3 points and 42.2 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 4.1 (44.1%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Explore our top New York Knicks vs LA Lakers betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 227.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -114 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this NBA contest.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Knicks vs Lakers stats:

• The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Knicks games.
• The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Knicks games.
• The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lakers games at home.
• The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 227.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 114 - 108 Lakers

There’s the chance to bet on the Knicks in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 114-108 victory in their favor.

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New York Knicks vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Knicks as -161 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +136 about LA Lakers.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 228.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 228.5 can find odds of -110 available.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best betting apps have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Knicks

-161

Lakers

+136

Point Spread

Knicks -3.5

-112

Lakers +3.5

-108

Total Points

Under 228.5

-110

Over 228.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

The Lakers have reeled off three in a row at Crypto.com Arena. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 113.60 points on offense and surrendering 112.30 on defense.

The Knicks have posted three consecutive wins on the road. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 115.90 points on average and giving up 99.30.

The Lakers beat the Knicks 113-109 when they last met at Crypto.com Arena. In the past 8 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have five wins while the Knicks have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O227.5	U227.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		6-4	225.90	113.60	112.30	6	4
New York Knicks Away Stats		8-2	215.20	115.90	99.30	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
• U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 215.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 101.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.90 pts and allowed 99.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 110.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.60 pts and allowed 112.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (74.38%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 30.00
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.60 (76.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 36.20
• Assists: 31.10
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (78.13%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 8.20, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.30 (77.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.4, Offensive 7.50, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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