New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/7/25
In a non-conference matchup, the New York Knicks (40-22) travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (33-29) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 ET.
According to the latest NBA odds, the Clippers (-297) are favored by 8 points over the Knicks (+245) and the over/under line is set at 220.5 points.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks +8
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Friday, March 7th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-109 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can the Knicks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Knicks dropped to 40-22 on the season after a 113-109 road loss to the Lakers on Thursday. New York entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 222, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.
New York took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 33-20, but couldn’t hold onto their 84-76 lead heading into the 4th quarter. They were outscored 23-15 in the final period, leading to the loss.
Jalen Brunson’s 39 points and 10 assists were a bright spot for the Knicks in their 113-109 loss to the Lakers, as he shot 50% from the field. The rest of the team struggled, shooting just 39.4% overall and 23.3% from three-point range, hitting only 10 threes.
OG Anunoby added 20 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Josh Hart contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. Brunson was key in overtime, scoring 8 points in the extra period.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Knicks couldn’t hold off the Lakers, giving up 113 points in the loss. New York’s defense tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 31 points, holding the Lakers to 20 points in the 2nd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, the Knicks limited the Lakers to 42% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Knicks held the Lakers to 33% shooting, with Los Angeles hitting 14 threes. The Lakers also went 23/28 from the free-throw line. The Knicks finished with 10 steals and 2 blocks.
Can the Clippers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Clippers improved to 33-29 on the season with a 123-115 win over the Pistons on Wednesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the 220.5 O/U line by 17.5 points.
A key moment for the Clippers was a 12-0 run, which extended their lead from 9-8 to 21-8. After a 31-25 second quarter in favor of Detroit, the Clippers edged the Pistons 34-32 in the third and pulled away in the fourth, winning the final quarter 32-26.
James Harden’s 50-point performance, including 6 threes at 46.2%, propelled the Clippers to a win over the Pistons, with 23 of his points coming in the 1st quarter and another 14 in the 4th. Bogdan Bogdanović added 23 points and 3 threes, scoring 10 in the final period, while Ivica Zubac contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds, with 10 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Clippers shot 55% from the field and made 13 threes at a 54.2% clip. Harden connected on 58.3% of his shots, with Bogdanović shooting 50% from the field.
Defensively, the Clippers gave up 115 points to the Pistons, allowing 26 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. They had their worst defensive stretch in the 3rd, giving up 32 points. Overall, the Pistons shot 52% from the field.
The Clippers did well in limiting Detroit’s three-point shooting, holding them to 11 made threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Pistons to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 27 defensive rebounds and allowed 5 offensive boards while recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.