NY Knicks (41-23) vs. LA Lakers (38-25)
March 8, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers +3.5; Over/Under: 227.5
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The NY Knicks and LA Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Lakers vs. Knicks prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs. Knicks pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nuggets, lost to the Thunder, and play the Clippers next. The Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 2.8 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pacers, lost to the Nuggets, and play the Timberwolves next. The Lakers have won 14 of their last 23 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have won eight of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Lakers’ last four games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 Sunday games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Lakers vs Knicks Injury Report
Maxi Kleber and Deandre Ayton are questionable for the Lakers.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks.
Lakers vs Knicks Prediction
I considered the Lakers and the points, as this is an early start and they are close to full strength; they can win this game at home. The Knicks have also lost 14 times on the road. However, the Lakers have failed to cover or win a game as an underdog in each of their last 12 games. The Lakers haven’t been covered as an underdog since December 14. Trends aren’t everything, but until the Lakers end the drought, it’s probably best to keep fading them as an underdog. Give me the Knicks and the reasonable chalk.
