Lakers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 1

  • The Knicks are -10.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC | ESPN+

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in New York, NY, USA.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Knicks Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 23-22 against the spread, while the Knicks are 24-22 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+10.5 -110O 225.5 -105+375
New York Knicks -10.5 -110U 225.5 -115-500

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Saturday‘s game with 79.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Knicks.

Knicks vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 52 of their last 85 games (+23.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 85 games (+17.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 53 games (+10.03 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 76 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 94 games (+15.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+15.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 47 games (+13.76 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 76 games (+12.84 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 23-22 (-1.2 Units / -2.37% ROI).

  • 27-19 against the Moneyline (+2.8 Units / 3.01% ROI)
  • 22-24 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 24-22 against the Under for game total points (-0.25 Units / -0.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 24-22 (-0.2 Units / -0.38% ROI).

  • 32-16 against the Moneyline (-4.75 Units / -2.87% ROI)
  • 26-21 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 5.5% ROI)
  • 21-26 against the Under for game total points (-7.65 Units / -14.47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 94 games (-29.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 95 games (-27.70 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 75 games (-26.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 95 games (-26.33 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 76 games (-23.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-20.77 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-18.22 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 84 games (-17.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-16.25 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 43 games (-16.22 Units / -31% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Lakers are 11-4 (.733) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 51.1 rebounds/game this season — 8th-lowest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 40-20 (.667) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .567

The Lakers are 11-4 (.733) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .630

The Lakers were 18-1 (.947) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Knicks are 23-6 (.793) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 49.4 rebounds/game this season — 3rd-lowest in the NBA.

The Knicks were undefeated (10-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Knicks are 41-9 (.820) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 13.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (631 points/128 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (1,554 points/188 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have a TS% of 54% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks are shooting 49% (2,105/4,253) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (346 steals/46 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Lakers have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (336 blocks/64 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Lakers have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,968 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (270 blocks/66 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (378 blocks/93 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (251 blocks/64 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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