Lakers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks, NBA Prop Bets: Bet New York -11 At Home February 01

The Los Angeles Lakers could be in for a beating when they visit the New York Knicks on Saturday night. The Lakers not only face a Knicks team that’s been on a heater, but they also do it without All-Star big man Anthony Davis.

The 31-year-old hurt his abdomen as the Lakers got blown out by Philadelphia on Thursday. Thus, the NBA odds reflect a similar result this Tuesday.

Lakers vs Knicks Prediction

The Knicks have won five straight games, with four coming by nine or more points. The Lakers, on the other hand, are just 3-5 when visiting Eastern Conference opponents. New York has 22 wins by 10+ points and could have another blowout victory here. It has been a reliable back as it proved against Denver in its last outing. Knicks 120, Lakers 103.

Lakers vs Knicks How To Watch

• Game: Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) vs New York Knicks (32-16)
• Date/Time: Saturday, February 1, 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Lakers vs Knicks Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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Lakers vs Knicks Moneyline Pick

Paying -500 on the Knicks to win is a hefty bet online. But we cannot, in good conscience, peg the Lakers for an upset. Yes, the Lakers have won their last two visits at the Garden. But Davis has been the team’s MVP and defensive anchor. They were already a subpar defensive team with him (21st in defensive rating). Without him, they’re much worse.

five wins in a row. made it happen together. pic.twitter.com/RSaZmDyHMn

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 30, 2025

The Knicks rank second in offensive rating at 119.7. In comparison, the Lakers are 13th at 113.6. Without Davis, the Lakers are getting outscored by 5+ points per net rating. They cannot keep up with the Knicks, who have scored 119+ points in six of their last seven games. New York wins emphatically.

Bet On New York Knicks ML (-500)

Lakers vs Knicks Spread Pick

For a better bang for your buck, lay the points on the Knicks at -11. We’ll recommend this as one of our top NBA picks, as the Knicks could blow the Lakers out. The Lakers have not performed well on the East Coast. Their only wins have come over Charlotte, Washington, and Toronto, three of the five worst teams in the league.

The Lakers are also just 4-8 against the spread (ATS) in their last 12 games against the Knicks and 2-5 ATS when playing in New York. The Knicks have covered 60.9% of their home games as favorites and are 7-5 ATS when favored by double figures. Lay it on the Knicks.

Bet on New York Knicks -11 (-105)

Lakers vs Knicks Prop Pick

We’re also making a bet online on the Knicks’ players’ totals. A blowout victory may mean a short night for the likes of Jalen Brunson. But he’s been efficient this season, scoring nearly 26 points with 7.5 assists on 49.1% shooting. While he’s only averaging 23.9 points at home, mainly due to some blowout wins leading to shorter nights, we’re confident he’ll get his stats here.

Brunson has grown as a scorer and a facilitator. The Lakers also don’t have any strong backcourt defenders. And without key players like Davis and Gabe Vincent, Brunson and the Knicks will eat. Betting over his combo points/rebounds/assists is a strong NBA prediction to start the month.

Bet on Jalen Brunson Over 39+ Pts+Rebs+Asts (-119)

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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