The New York Knicks (40-21) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (39-21) Thursday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET. (TNT) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 after a 128-112 win at MSG Feb. 1
The Knicks fell 114-102 to the Golden State Warriors Tuesday. We cashed all 3 of those bets, which included a +155 on the Warriors moneyline! C Karl-Anthony Towns was out, and F OG Anunoby led the way with 29 points. The Knicks shot just 8-for-33 (24%) from downtown. The loss snapped a 3-game winning streak. KAT is expected back for this one.
The Lakers have won 7 straight after a 136-115 dismantling of the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday. F LeBron James had 34 points, 8 boards and 6 assists and went 5-for-10 from distance. G Luka Doncic also dropped 30 points, 15 assists and 8 boards while going 6-for-13 from downtown. G Austin Reaves was out but is expected back for this one.
Knicks at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Knicks +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Knicks at Lakers key injuries
Knicks
- F Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) questionable
- F OG Anunoby (thumb) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) questionable
Lakers
- G Luka Doncic (knee) probable
- G Jordan Goodwin (ankle) out
- F Rui Hachimura (knee) out
- F LeBron James (foot) probable
- F Maxi Kleber (foot) out
- F Markieff Morris (illness) out
- G Austin Reaves (calf) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 111, Knicks 106
Moneyline
I’m drinking the Kool-Aid. This Lakers team is dangerous, and it’s because Luka is being Luka. Over the last 3 games, he has 31, 29 and 30 points. He’s also 14-for-34 (41.2%) from long range.
I’m taking the Lakers, but I’d rather lay the points. Instead, I’m going with KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS OVER 11.5 REBOUNDS (-120). One thing the Lakers lack is size underneath, and KAT averages 13.4 boards per game. Sign me up.
Against the spread
I like the LAKERS -3.5 (-105). They’re 24-7 at home and just on another level the way that LBJ and Luka are playing together. The Knicks are also just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 despite being 6-4 straight up.
