The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks collide at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Here’s a Knicks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Lakers Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to heat up again as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Wizards in a 142-111 road win on Friday. Luka Doncic racked up a triple-double before halftime to finish with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, Deandre Ayton added 28 points with 13 rebounds and three blocks on 12 of 14 shooting while LeBron James chipped in with 20 points and six assists. As a team, the Lakers shot a sizzling 61 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 77 points in the first half to take a 29-point lead into halftime. Before they rested their starters early and allowed their bench players some extra run time.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great shape as they are now gunning for a sixth straight victory after making light work of the Trail Blazers in a 127-97 home win on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points, OG Anunoby added 24 points on 10 of 16 shooting, Josh Hart contributed 20 points with five assists while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 14 points with 20 rebounds. As a team, the Knicks shot 48 percent from the field and 19 of 45 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 37 points in the first quarter to take an early double digit lead. They just kept their foot on the gas with 68 points in the second half to make it a complete blowout win at home.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 Sunday home games.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Lakers’ last eight games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 Sunday night games.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Lakers and Knicks.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.8) this season.
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.9) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (33.7) this season.
- Deandre Ayton is the only player to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.4).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.8%).
Knicks vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are still keeping an eye on Austin Reaves and Bronny James, who are both questionable, while the Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride for this one. I can see the Lakers getting the win if they get off to a flyer like they did in Friday’s win over the Wizards, but the Knicks have been on fire lately with five straight wins. They’ve been tough to beat at home, where they have only lost six of 25 games. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Lakers pulled off the upset in this spot, but I prefer a play on the Knicks at the short line in this spot.