Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 31, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (27-23) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (23-26)
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Knicks Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 24-25 against the spread, while the Knicks are 26-23 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+1.5 -110O 231.5 -115+100
New York Knicks -1.5 -110U 231.5 -115-120

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.

Knicks vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+22.66 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 39 games (+19.99 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 48 games (+18.23 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+17.94 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 43 away games (+15.38 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 55 of their last 81 games (+27.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 77 games (+23.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 45 of their last 72 games (+15.34 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 78 games (+15.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 70 games (+14.35 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 24-25 (-3.55 Units / -6.32% ROI).

  • 23-28 against the Moneyline (+2.4 Units / 3.74% ROI)
  • 27-24 against the Over for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • 24-27 against the Under for game total points (-5.7 Units / -10.16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 26-23 (+0.75 Units / 1.34% ROI).

  • 27-24 against the Moneyline (+1.3 Units / 1.66% ROI)
  • 26-23 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 1.25% ROI)
  • 23-26 against the Under for game total points (-5.6 Units / -9.98% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 39 games at home (-28.61 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 80 games (-27.56 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 80 games (-22.67 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 68 games (-21.79 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-21.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 72 games (-22.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 82 games (-22.39 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 43 away games (-21.21 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 41 away games (-18.29 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-16.55 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Los Angeles Lakers are 6-23 (.207) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The LA Clippers has shot 37% from three (1,657/4,430) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams.

The Lakers are 18-29 (.383) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Lakers are 3-30 (.091) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .230

The Lakers are 10-15 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .527

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

The Knicks are 18-28 (.391) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Knicks are 35-64 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Knicks are 23-7 (.767) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .599

The Knicks are 21-60 (.259) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Knicks vs. LakersTuesday‘s Game, Jan. 31

  • Mitchell Robinson (Knicks): The Knicks announced that Robinson underwent surgery for a fractured right thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): Reaves will be re-evaluated on Thursday (Feb. 2), according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis did not play in Monday’s (Jan. 30) game against Brooklyn.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James did not play in Monday’s (Jan. 30) game against Brooklyn.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (159 assists/ 69 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have made 10.4 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (4,915 assists/ 2,837 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 43% (2,390/5,514) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (642 rebounds/48 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Knicks have averaged 10.1 assists per game (2,050 assists/202 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Knicks are shooting 44% (3,706/8,507) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,674 rebounds/47 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Lakers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,990 rebounds/201 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Lakers have blocked 648 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (358 blocks/64 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.4 steals per game (308 steals/48 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,633 rebounds/48 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Knicks have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,028 rebounds/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Knicks have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,385 steals/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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