New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (39-30) and Los Angeles Lakers (33-34) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point underdogs Saturday in a 106-95 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. G Immanuel Quickley scored a team-high 26 points with G Jalen Brunson (foot) sidelined.

The Lakers covered as 3-point underdogs Friday in a 122-112 win vs. the Toronto Raptors. G D’Angelo Russell finished with a team-high 28 points for the Lakers, who won their 3rd straight game without F LeBron James (foot).

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. The Lakers covered as 2-point road underdogs in a 129-123 overtime win as the Over (231) cashed Jan. 31.

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Knicks at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Knicks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Lakers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Knicks at Lakers key injuries

Knicks

  • Not yet submitted

Lakers

  • Anthony Davis (foot) probable
  • LeBron James (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Knicks 105

Moneyline

BET LAKERS (-150).

Los Angeles has learned how to win without James and is 4-1 in its last 5 games. The Knicks have lost 3 straight and there are questions surrounding Brunson’s health. Even though James is out, the Lakers have less uncertainty in their lineup and have been the better team lately.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -3.5 (-105).

For those who don’t want to lay -150 on the moneyline, the Lakers should be able to win by multiple possessions. Los Angeles has been performing above expectation at Crypto.com Arena lately and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 home games. Look for the Lakers to get 1 step closer to a postseason berth vs. a Knicks team that is just 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-105).

The Under is 6-1 in Los Angeles’ last 7 home games and 4-0 in the Lakers’ last 4 at home vs. teams with a winning road record. Los Angeles is 1st in defensive efficiency over its last 3 games and the Under has gone 6-2-1 in its last 9 contests. The Knicks scored just 95 points last time out and the Lakers’ improved defense should be able to contain New York and help the Under hit Sunday.

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New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (24-28) kick off a five-game Western Conference road trip Saturday, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers (25-28). Tip-off is 8:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Knicks have lost seven of their last nine games and are coming off a 120-108 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. They find themselves in 12th place in the East and outside of the play-in spots for the postseason.

The Lakers are coming off a 111-110 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night. After trailing by double digits, they rallied in the fourth quarter, and F Anthony Davis just missed a shot at the buzzer for the win. They have lost four of their last five games.

Knicks at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Lakers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +2.5 (-108) | Lakers -2.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Knicks at Lakers key injuries

Knicks

  • Derrick Rose (ankle) out

Lakers

  • Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) out
  • Anthony Davis (wrist) probable
  • LeBron James (knee) doubtful

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Knicks at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 113, Knicks 109

Money line

The Knicks are 11-13 on the road this season but have dropped six of their last seven road contests.

The Lakers are 16-12 at home this season and have won six of their last eight home games.

Having Davis in the lineup for the Lakers is enough to beat a Knicks team that is struggling.

Take the LAKERS (-145).

Against the spread

The Knicks are 25-27 ATS overall this season and 12-12 ATS on the road this season. Only three times since the start of December have the Knicks stopped a losing streak at one game. In that time, they have five multi-game losing streaks.

The Lakers are 23-30 ATS overall, but that is mostly skewed by how they have done against the Western Conference. They are 11-20 ATS against the West and 12-10 ATS against the East.

The Lakers are also 5-1 ATS following their last six straight-up losses.

With the spread so small, it doesn’t make sense to think the Lakers will win the game but only win by one. That gives you no room at all.

Take the LAKERS -2.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Knicks are 27th in the league in scoring. They have scored 108 or more in three straight games, but their scoring average for the last nine games is 102.1, which is below their season average of 104.2.

They also allow the sixth-fewest points in the league.

The Lakers have put up 110 or more points in three of their last four games.

They won’t need a ton of scoring to go Over the projected total tonight.

Take OVER 212.5 (-112).

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New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (38-30) wrap up their six-game Western Conference road trip Tuesday with a visit to Staples Center for a 10 p.m. ET meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers (38-30). Below, we analyze the Knicks-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

New York earned perhaps the biggest win of its season by upsetting the Los Angeles Clippers 106-100 Sunday as an 8-point road underdog. The Knicks are 3-2 straight up and against the spread over their first five games of this road swing.

L.A. snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the brakes off of the division-leading Phoenix Suns 123-110 Sunday as a 6.5-point home dog.

The 7-seed Lakers are slotted in play-in territory and need this game like blood if they are going to overtake the Portland Trail Blazers (40-29) for sixth in the West.

The Knicks handled the Lakers without PF Anthony Davis and SF LeBron James in a 111-96 win as 1-point home favorites in their first meeting this year (April 12).

Former Lakers forward and current Knicks All-Star PF Julius Randle scored 34 points on 13-for-23 shooting with 10 rebounds in New York’s victory.

Knicks at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Lakers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +5.5 (-110) | Lakers -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Lakers: Key injuries

Knicks

  • SG Alec Burks (knee) questionable
  • SG Immanuel Quickley (ankle) doubtful
  • Mitchell Robinson (foot) out

Lakers

  • SF LeBron James (ankle) probable
  • PF Anthony Davis (calf) probable
  • SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) probable
  • Marc Gasol (finger) probable
  • SF Talen Horton-Tucker (calf) probable
  • SF Kyle Kuzma (back) probable
  • PG Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) out

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Knicks at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 108, Lakers 104

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the KNICKS (+180) for a tiny wager if at all because I “like” New York plus the points, but this is a must-win game for the Lakers (-225) so I’m not keen on the Knicks upset.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Definitely BET the KNICKS +5.5 (-110) heavier than or instead of their money line because this is just a better spot for the healthier Knicks with more continuity at the moment.

The Knicks are 16-9 ATS as road dogs with a plus-3.3 ATS margin and the Lakers are just 12-15 ATS as home favorites this season.

Also, New York is 16-12 ATS vs. non-conference opponents while L.A. is 10-17-1 ATS against Eastern Conference teams.

Finally, who knows how much of LeBron we see tonight. There’s a good chance he’s on some minutes restriction and this physical Knicks team is about the worst opponent for him to be facing if he’s working through an injury.

New York is rolling right now, is in pole position for hosting its first-round playoff series and covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games as a road dog.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS because my inkling is to bet the Under since we have two of the best defenses and slowest-paced teams squaring off.

Given the circumstances, the Lakers’ superstars could erupt and the Knicks quietly have the fourth-best 3-point shooting percentage in the league.

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