Knicks vs. Lakers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The New York Knicks (32-17) will attempt to extend a nine-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (25-25) on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Madison Square Garden as 6-point favorites. The contest airs at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. The over/under in the matchup is set at 230.
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Knicks and Lakers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
When they have played as at least 6-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 12-4 against the spread.
The Lakers are 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
The two teams average a combined 1.3 more points per game (231.3) than this matchup’s total of 230 points.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 226.5 points per game, 3.5 fewer than the point total for this game.
The Knicks’ average point total in matchups this year is 224.4, 5.6 points less than the over/under in this game.
The average over/under in Los Angeles’ games this season is 3.5 more points than the point total of 230 for this outing.
New York’s ATS record is 29-18-2 this season.
The Lakers have a 22-28-0 record against the spread this season.
Knicks Stats & Insights
The Knicks have a +296 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.0 points per game. They’re putting up 115.2 points per game to rank 15th in the league and are allowing 109.2 per outing to rank second in the NBA.
The Knicks pull down 46.3 rebounds per game (third in the league) while allowing 40.6 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 5.7 boards per game.
New York knocks down 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league) compared to its opponents’ 12.6. It shoots 37.1% from deep while its opponents hit 36.0% from long range.
The Knicks’ 119.7 points per 100 possessions on offense rank seventh in the NBA, and the 113.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank sixth in the league.
The Knicks’ offense has been much worse when playing at home (114.7 PPG) compared to their play on the road (115.8 PPG). Meanwhile, their defense has been much better at home (104.5 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (113.4 PPG allowed).
Lakers Stats & Insights
The Lakers have a -60 scoring differential, falling short by 1.2 points per game. They’re putting up 116.1 points per game, 14th in the league, and are allowing 117.3 per contest to rank 19th in the NBA.
Los Angeles averages 43.0 rebounds per game (20th in league) while conceding 44.4 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 1.4 boards per game.
The Lakers connect on 11.3 three-pointers per game (28th in the league), 3.1 fewer than their opponents. They are shooting 36.9% from deep (15th in NBA) and opponents are shooting 37.7%.
The Lakers’ 114.7 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 22nd in the NBA, and the 115.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 13th in the league.
At home Los Angeles is scoring 116.7 points per game, 1.1 more than it is averaging away (115.6).
Knicks Key Players to Watch
The active leader in points and assists for the Knicks this season is Jalen Brunson, who scores 27.1 points and distributes 6.4 assists per game.
Isaiah Hartenstein averages 6.9 points per game and adds 8.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Knicks.
The Knicks get 2.9 three-pointers per game out of Donte DiVincenzo.
DiVincenzo picks up 1.2 takeaways per game, and Hartenstein collects 1.1 rejections per contest.
Lakers Key Players to Watch
D’Angelo Russell’s performance this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 17.0 points per game and 6.3 assists per game to go with 2.7 rebounds per contest.
Christian Wood’s per-game averages this season are 7.1 points, 1.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
Russell averages 2.6 made threes per game.
The Lakers’ defensive effort gets a boost from Austin Reaves (0.9 steals per game) and Wood (0.7 blocks per game).
Under (230)
Knicks 119 – Lakers 110
