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Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 1)

By · Updated 2 weeks ago
  • Lakers vs. Knicks is an NBA classic.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-1 SU in the last six games.
  • New York Knicks are 5-0 SU in the previous five events.

When the Lakers and Knicks clash, especially at Madison Square Garden, it’s special. What magnifies this right now is that both sides play well and have high ambitions for this season.

How to Watch

  • Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
  • When: Saturday, February 1, 8:30 pm ET
  • How to Watch: ABC/ESPN+

NBA Regular Season Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
LA Lakers+340+9.5226.5
New York Knicks-450-9.5226.5
*waiting for the odds to be updated

Game Preview

The Lakers have lost just one of the previous six games, which was in Philadelphia against the 76ers, 118-104. However, they instantly bounced back, smashing the Washington Wizards in DC, 134-96.

This game will be the fifth consecutive one on the road for the Lakers, who look good overall. Apart from being 5-1 straight up in the last six events, they are also 4-1-1 ATS in the same matches.

As for the Knicks, the franchise from the Big Apple is in an even better situation, winning five straight contests. They play physically, so it’s no wonder seeing four of their latest six games ending with under.

That’s why the Knicks’ defense is ranked eighth in the NBA, with 110.8 allowed points per game. They are chasing the second spot in the East, currently sitting at a 32-16 record, one game behind the Celtics.

Lakers vs. Knicks Head-to-Head

This is the first meeting of the year between these two units.

Lakers vs. Knicks Prediction

We are siding with the Knicks in this one. The reason is very simple: the Lakers’ exhausting road tour through the East. It will undoubtedly take a toll at some point.

  • Free NBA pick: Knicks win
Nikola Velickovic
Contributor Nikola is one of those rare fanatics who dedicated their lives to sports. In the last five years, he has worked as a betting tips writer for several companies. Also, he does coverage of various sports events, and besides his betting skills, he is a sports news contributor on multiple websites. Here at VegasOdds, Nikola is in charge of the NBA, Champions League and the world’s most famous soccer competition the English Premier League.

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