Lakers vs Knicks Prediction 3/6/25 NBA Picks Today

NY Knicks (40-21) vs. LA Lakers (39-21)
March 6, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -3.5; Over/Under: 229
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The New York Knicks invade the crypto.com Arena to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Knicks Pick.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall. But they will be looking to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak halted by the Warriors in a 114-102 home defeat on Tuesday. OG Anunoby led the team with 29 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 25 points with seven assists while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 15 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Knicks shot 44 percent from the field and eight of 33 from the 3-point line. The Warriors went on a pivotal 11-0 run to start to pull away. No bench player scored more than eight points and Josh Hart had a rough game of just two points on one of eight shooting.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off 19 wins from their past 23 games and they will be gunning for an eighth straight victory after routing the Pelicans in a 136-114 home win on Tuesday. LeBron James led the team with 34 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, Luka Doncic added 30 points with eight rebounds and 15 assists while Jaxson Hayes chipped in with 19 points and 10 rebounds on eight of eight shooting. As a team, the Lakers shot 53 percent from the field and 19 of 52 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 36 points in the first quarter to take the early double-digit lead. They just kept their foot on the gas right till the end to win comfortably, despite a big game of 37 points from the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson. The Lakers will meet the Celtics after this game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Lakers have won each of their last 11 home games following a win.
The Knicks have lost each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena following a home loss.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a home win.
The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.

Why the New York Knicks will win

The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Knicks and Lakers.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Knicks’ last five games at Crypto.com Arena following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.