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LA Lakers (27-19) vs. NY Knicks (32-16)
February 1, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -9.5; Over/Under: 227.5
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The Los Angeles Lakers invade Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Here’s a Knicks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Lakers Pick.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after making light work of the struggling Wizards in a 134-96 road win on Thursday. LeBron James led the team with 24 points and 11 assists, Rui Hachimura added 22 points, Shake Milton provided the spark off the bench with 21 points while Jaxson Hayes chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 15 of 32 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start and were always in control after taking a 78-45 lead going into halftime.

New York Knicks

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after beating the Nuggets in a 122-112 home win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 39 points and 15 assists on 10 of 16 shooting, OG Anunoby added 23 points while Josh Hart chipped in with 15 points and five assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they did a great job of keeping the Nuggets in check the entire game by holding Nikola Jokic to just 17 points and six assists. The Knicks had six players finish in double figures in scoring and they committed just five turnovers as a team.

Why the New York Knicks will win

  • The Knicks have won each of their last five games.
  • The Lakers have lost each of their last five road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games following a road win.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last five games.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks.
  • The Knicks have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
  • The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks.
  • The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Knicks’ last nine home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Lakers’ last eight road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction

The Lakers are still missing Anthony Davis and they have Dorian Finney-Smith listed as questionable, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Josh Hart who is questionable with knee soreness. The Lakers are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum and they certainly looked good in their dominant win on Thursday, while the Knicks will be full of confidence following their gritty win over the Nuggets in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side in this contest, but the Lakers aren’t quite as dangerous without Davis in the lineup, so I am looking at the Knicks to take advantage and get the big win at home.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: New York -9.5

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Peter Tran

Peter Trans is an acclaimed Expert NBA Handicapper, renowned for his insightful analysis and predictions in the world of professional basketball. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the game, Peter has established himself as a trusted authority among basketball enthusiasts and bettors alike. His expertise is showcased on SportsChatPlace.com, where he provides in-depth game analyses, betting tips, and forecasts that are both highly informative and remarkably accurate.

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