Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks NBA Best Bet 1/31/23

Marquee NBA franchises will face off on Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the New York Knicks. This TNT game will feature a Lakers team on the second leg of their New York back to back, while the Knicks come in off of significant rest, as both teams look to rebound from losses to the Brooklyn Nets. In our NBA picks for Tuesday, we break down Lakers vs Knicks from Madison Square Garden.

Lakers vs Knicks Betting Pick

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Why Bet the Knicks:

✅ The Lakers were without LeBron James and Anthony Davis for last night’s game against the Nets. James is said to have been experiencing significant ankle soreness, and his health status will only help the Knicks.

✅ Julius Randle should feast tonight against a Lakers team that is softened up in the frontcourt. Randle has had a double-double in seven straight home games, and he should do it again on Tuesday night.

✅ The Knicks have the fifth best opponent three-point shooting percentage in the NBA this season. Against a Lakers team with the fifth-worst three-point shooting percentage on offense, the Knicks will have a good night on the defensive end of the floor.

Jan 31, 2023 07:30 PM

Los Angeles Lakers

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New York Knicks

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Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing loss on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. They kept things close through three quarters, but fell apart in the final period, allowing Kyrie Irving and company to tear their defense apart. Here, the Lakers will look to avoid an 0-2 trip to New York City, but their success could depend on who is able to suit up for them.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both questionable for this contest, with James dealing with significant ankle soreness according to reports. Without James, the rest of the Lakers offense could struggle against a Knicks team that is very good at defending the three-point line.

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks also lost their most recent game to the Brooklyn Nets, getting cooked by Kyrie Irving in the fourth quarter. Here, they will look to rebound from that loss with a win at home over a Lakers team that is all kinds of banged up at the moment.

For the Knicks, the key to this game will be their play on the interior. Mitchell Robinson is set to miss close to another month with a thumb injury, which means Jericho Sims and Isaiah Hartenstein will be tasked with protecting the rim. Against a Lakers team that has several impactful interior players, and could have Anthony Davis back tonight, the Knicks need to be solid defending the paint.