Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers will be aiming for their second consecutive victory as they face the New York Knicks on Saturday night. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden at 8:30 PM ET. The Lakers recently pulled off a surprising upset against the Boston Celtics, winning 114-105 as 15.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, the Knicks are coming off a 109-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers, where they were the 1.5-point favorites. In their last 10 encounters, both teams have won five games each. The opening betting odds favor the Knicks, with a -4.5 spread, which has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lakers +175 | Knicks -210

Spread: Lakers +4.5 (-110) | Knicks -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers recently ended their two-game losing streak with an unexpected victory over the Celtics, even without key players LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They hope to maintain their momentum by defeating the Knicks, which would give them their fourth win in the last six games and the series split. The team's offensive performance has been strong, averaging 116.3 points per game. In their previous game, they scored 114 points, with a shooting percentage of 40.4% from the field and 52.8% from three-point range. Austin Reaves led the team with 32 points and three assists, while D'Angelo Russell contributed 16 points, eight rebounds, and 14 assists. Jaxson Hayes also had an impressive game with 16 points and 10 rebounds. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing an average of 117.2 points per game. They gave up 105 points in their last game and will need to replicate that effort to secure a win in the upcoming matchup. Additionally, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Jarred Vanderbilt are uncertain for the game due to injuries. The Lakers currently hold a power ranking of 26, with an offense ranked 14th, defense ranked 20th, and a overall record of 26-25 (23-28 against the spread) this season. Offensively, their field goal percentage is at 49.31% (ranked 7th), free throw percentage at 77.02% (ranked 21st), and three-point percentage at 36.36% (ranked 16th). They also average 43.06 rebounds per game (ranked 20th), 28.04 offensive assists, and 13.94 turnovers per game (ranked 8th and 24th respectively). On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 47.18% from the field (ranked 15th), 79.64% from the free-throw line (ranked 24th), and 37.51% from three-point range (ranked 19th). They average 43.92 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 43.92), 27.68 defensive assists, and 12.98 turnovers per game (ranked 23rd and 18th respectively). Seven from downtown. New Career-High 🔥 @starrylemonlime | Three of the Night pic.twitter.com/12Xb9popMJ