Knicks vs. Lakers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 01th, 2025

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The Knicks and Lakers will face off on February 01th, 2025, in an NBA game in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Knicks vs. Lakers betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on February 01th, 2025, at 19:30 features a collision between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. The Knicks enters as -10 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Lakers won, 113-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 226.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Knicks are currently shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Lakers are converting 35.3% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Knicks are attempting 40% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Lakers are choosing to take 39% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

New York Knicks

How are the Knicks playing this season?

The Knicks comes into this game with a 32-16 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Knicks win their most recent game?

Yes, Knicks defeated the Nuggets, 122-112. Jalen Brunson scored 36 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Knicks

The leading scorer for the Knicks this season is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.9 points per game. He scored 36 points on 15-for-31 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Lakers. In the last game, he scored 65.5 points in DraftKings and 64.3 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Knicks

Coming into the February 01th, 2025 contest, Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 13.7 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 37.5 points in DraftKings and 36.5 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jalen Brunson has a team-high 7.5 assists per game. He scored 65.5 DraftKings points and 64.3 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Knicks is Josh Hart (1.6 steals per game). He has 34.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, OG Anunoby is leading the way for the Knicks with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 31.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 28.3 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Knicks Team Analysis

The Knicks' point differential this season is 7.1 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.9 points per game while allowing 110.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Knicks are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Knicks are making 16.9 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Knicks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Isaiah Hartenstein, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks has the following injuries: Pacôme Dadiet is questionable (toe) and Mitchell Robinson is out (ankle).

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers head this game with a 27-19 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Wizards, 134-96. LeBron James scored 24 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Lakers

The leading scorer for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis, who is averaging 25.7 points per game. Anthony Davis also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.88. He scored 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Knicks.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Anthony Davis is leading the way with 11.9 rebounds per game LeBron James is dishing out a team-high 9 assists per game. He has 46.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 44.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Lakers' leader is Jarred Vanderbilt with 3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 23.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.4 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Lakers is Anthony Davis, who is sending back 2.1 shots per game

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is -0.5 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.8 points per game while allowing 112.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected Lakers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Knicks, the Lakers' starting five were Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Knicks coming into this game as -10 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Knicks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Knicks are a -10 money line favorite for the game against the Lakers, and the suggestion is to pick the Knicks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Knicks and Lakers is 226.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Knicks and Lakers have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.