Lakers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2024, 4:32 PM
  • The Knicks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

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.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Lakers vs Knicks Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 23-28 against the spread, while the Knicks are 29-18 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+3.5 -115O 226.5 -110+135
New York Knicks -3.5 -105U 226.5 -110-160

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Saturday‘s game with 64.9% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Lakers and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 53.8% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 41 away games (+17.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 70 games (+17.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 37 away games (+16.10 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 35 away games (+16.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 86 games (+12.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 60 games (+19.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 53 of their last 88 games (+17.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 32 games at home (+17.30 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 88 games (+16.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 81 games (+15.65 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 23-28 (-7.85 Units / -13.97% ROI).

  • 26-25 against the Moneyline (+2.65 Units / 2.92% ROI)
  • 28-23 against the Over for game total points (+2.7 Units / 4.82% ROI)
  • 23-28 against the Under for game total points (-7.85 Units / -13.98% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 29-18 (+9.25 Units / 17.21% ROI).

  • 32-17 against the Moneyline (+11.55 Units / 10.41% ROI)
  • 20-29 against the Over for game total points (-11.9 Units / -22.08% ROI)
  • 29-20 against the Under for game total points (+7 Units / 12.99% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 60 games (-25.05 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-24.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 86 games (-19.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 70 games (-24.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 38 of their last 88 games (-23.45 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 46 away games (-22.20 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 39 of their last 93 games (-20.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 35 away games (-19.90 Units / -51% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 10-14 (.417) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Lakers are 17-40 (.298) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 55.3 rebounds/game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd-highest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .815

The Lakers are 11-5 (.688) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Knicks have forced 12.9 turnovers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-4th-lowest in the NBA.

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

The Knicks are 17-3 (.850) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 16-8 (.667) when they win the turnover margin this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 14.2 turnovers per game this season — 10th-highest in the NBA.

The Knicks were 8-19 (.296) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

Injury Report: Knicks vs. LakersSaturday‘s Game, Feb. 3

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Game Time Decision
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.4 second chance points per game (219 points/50 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.2 fast break points per game (1,083 points/132 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Lakers have averaged 10.2 second chance points per game (511 points/50 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 22.4 assists per game (918 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Knicks averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (677 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (621 assists/ 362 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,097 points/131 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,961 rebounds/132 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,845 rebounds/50 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Lakers have 400 steals this season — 4th most among NBA teams

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,762 rebounds/49 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (194 blocks/49 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (4,753 rebounds/131 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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