Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
At 8:30 ET, the Lakers (+339) will be in New York to take on the Knicks (-438) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently on a five-game win streak and are favored by 9.5 points over the Lakers. The over/under line is set at 227.5.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on ABC. The Lakers are currently 27-19 and are fifth in the Western Conference, while the Knicks are 32-16 and are third in the Eastern Conference.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -9.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 8:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-107 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 48.5% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will the Lakers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
The Lakers improved to 27-19 on the season with a dominant 134-96 win over the Wizards on Thursday. Los Angeles, who were favored by -8.5 points, easily covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 230, surpassing the O/U line of 224.
After a 10-0 run, the Lakers took control, outscoring the Wizards 36-16 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th with a 105-70 lead, they closed out the game by edging Washington 29-26 in the final period.
The Lakers’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 134-96 win over the Wizards, shooting 54.4% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 46.9% clip. LeBron James led the way with 24 points and 11 assists, scoring 11 points in the opening quarter.
Rui Hachimura added 22 points, knocking down 4 threes at 80% shooting, while Shake Milton contributed 21 points, 10 of which came in the 4th quarter. Austin Reaves also chipped in 17 points, with 8 coming in the 1st quarter.
The Lakers’ defense was dominant in their win over the Wizards, allowing just 96 points on 31% shooting. They were especially strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up only 16 points. Los Angeles also limited Washington to 10 made threes on 22% shooting from beyond the arc.
Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, while allowing 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Will the Knicks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
The Knicks improved to 32-16 on the season with a 122-112 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday. New York, playing at home, covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game’s total of 234 points fell short of the 241.5-point line.
A key moment came when the Knicks went on a 15-0 run early, turning a 6-5 deficit into a 20-6 lead. They maintained control by winning each quarter, including a 29-26 edge in the 4th.
The Knicks shot 51.6% from the field and knocked down 14 threes at a 41.2% clip in their 122-112 win over the Nuggets. Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points and 15 assists, shooting 62.5% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. OG Anunoby added 23 points, connecting on 5 threes at 71.4%.
Brunson scored 18 of his 30 points in the 3rd quarter, while Anunoby added 6 points in the period. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter, and Miles McBride added 5 of his 12 points in the final frame.
Defensively, the Knicks gave up 112 points to the Nuggets but managed to hold Denver to just 26 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win. New York allowed 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 32 in the 3rd. The Nuggets shot 48% from the field against the Knicks.
From beyond the arc, the Knicks limited the Nuggets to 10 made threes on 35% shooting. Denver also went 20/23 from the free-throw line. The Knicks grabbed 29 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they added 7 steals and 2 blocks.