The New York Knicks (32-16) are heavy favorites (-11) as they attempt to extend a four-game home win streak when they square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs at 8:30 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Knicks 117, Lakers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-490)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 226.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (+11)
Recent Knicks vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 227 | -141 | +120 | 113-105 LAL |
| 12/18/2023 | Lakers | -4.5 | 235 | -190 | +159 | 114-109 NY |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New York's ATS record is 25-22-1 this season.
- The Knicks have a 7-3 record against the spread in games they were favored by 11 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 26 of New York's 46 games with a set total.
- The Knicks have won 30, or 69.8%, of the 43 games they've played as favorites this season.
- New York has a record of 11-1, a 91.7% win rate, when it's favored by -490 or more by bookmakers this season.
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Los Angeles has compiled a 23-22-1 record against the spread.
- In Los Angeles' 46 games with a set total, 22 have hit the over (47.8%).
- The Lakers have won 40% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (8-12).
- Los Angeles has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +372 or longer.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle),
Josh Hart: Questionable (Knee),
Pacome Dadiet: Out (Toe)
Lakers
Lakers:
Christian Wood: Out (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Out (Foot),
LeBron James: Probable (Foot),
Rui Hachimura: Probable (Calf),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Shoulder),
Gabe Vincent: Questionable (Knee),
Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring)
Knicks vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ABC and ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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