LA Lakers vs New York Knicks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Expect a Close Contest

The market might have underrated the Lakers and 1.91 makes lots of appeal considering they are +10 on the spread. Back them to cover the line against the Knicks.

113-105 Win for Lakers in Last H2H Battle

LA Lakers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Washington Wizards were beaten 134-96 at Capital One Arena. LeBron James scored 24 points, with Rui Hachimura getting 22 and Shake Milton 21.

New York Knicks have enjoyed five straight wins, most recently beating Denver Nuggets 122-112. It was a home success at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson recorded 30 points and 15 assists, while OG Anunoby scored 23 points and Josh Hart on 15.

The Lakers beat the Knicks in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 113-105 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Lakers winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L

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The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.9 points, 42.1 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 50.0% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.4 points and 40.2 rebounds per contest.

LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 9.5 assists, while Anthony Davis averages 10.0 rebounds and Austin Reaves 2.3 (38.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.0 points, 43.5 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 82.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.4 points and 42.5 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.2 points, 7.3 assists and 2.8 (47.5%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Hart has an average of 11.8 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Max Christie, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Expert NBA Analysis

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBA action might play out.

Key Lakers vs Knicks stats:

• The +10 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +10 line has been covered by Lakers in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 consecutive games against Lakers.

Lakers vs Knicks Prediction

Our best pick is that LA Lakers can outperform their odds in this NBA showdown. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +10 has been chalked up at 1.91.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.

Lakers +10 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Lakers +10 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Karl-Anthony Towns Under 24.5 Points 1.88

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has an average of 17.25 points in the past 4 home games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the 1.88 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

1.92

Under 24.5

1.82

Assists

Over 3.5

1.85

Under 3.5

1.88

Rebounds

Over 13.5

1.78

Under 13.5

1.96

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Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Rebounds 2.20

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the 2.20 available.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

1.81

Under 20.5

1.93

Assists

Over 6.5

1.89

Under 6.5

1.83

Rebounds

Over 4.5

2.10

Under 4.5

1.68

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 114 - 119 Knicks

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Knicks to record a 119-114 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

LA Lakers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Knicks Big Favorites to Win

The favorites are 85% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with New York Knicks priced at 1.18 to triumph in this NBA game. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at 5.10.

The current spread is 11 and total points is 225.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 225.5 at 1.93.

The Knicks are available at odds of 1.48 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Lakers are chalked up at 2.65 to reach this total first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

5.10

Knicks

1.18

Point Spread

Lakers +11

1.93

Knicks -11

1.89

Total Points

Under 225.5

1.89

Over 225.5

1.93

LeBron James Favorite to Get Most Points

LeBron James is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.95 that he gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.79.

Player Points

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 26.5

1.95

Under 26.5

1.79

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 25.5

1.83

Under 25.5

1.92

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 24.5

1.92

Under 24.5

1.82

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 20.5

1.81

Under 20.5

1.93

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 17.5

1.82

Under 17.5

1.92

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 15.5

1.83

Under 15.5

1.91

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

1.85

Under 12.5

1.88

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 12.5

1.91

Under 12.5

1.83

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 10.5

1.91

Under 10.5

1.83

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.80

Under 8.5

1.93

Miles McBride (Knicks)

Over 7.5

1.73

Under 7.5

2.02

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 6.5

2.02

Under 6.5

1.75

Player Assists

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.89

Under 8.5

1.83

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

1.89

Under 7.5

1.83

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.89

Under 6.5

1.83

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

1.80

Under 5.5

1.93

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

1.85

Under 3.5

1.88

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.55

Under 2.5

2.35

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 2.5

2.24

Under 2.5

1.62

Miles McBride (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.88

Under 2.5

1.85

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 1.5

1.54

Under 1.5

2.42

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 13.5

1.78

Under 13.5

1.96

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

1.68

Under 9.5

2.12

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.77

Under 7.5

1.97

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.92

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

2.10

Under 4.5

1.68

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.95

Under 4.5

1.79

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 3.5

1.57

Under 3.5

2.28

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 3.5

2.28

Under 3.5

1.57

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 3.5

2.04

Under 3.5

1.73

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.75

Under 2.5

2.00

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.73

Under 2.5

2.04

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

12 Max Christie

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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