Take Knicks to Cover Spread on the Road vs Lakers
The skidding New York Knicks will hope to bounce back from their third loss in five games when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. The Lakers have been having some issues of their own, losing two of their last three, and were without Anthony Davis in their latest loss. Despite that, Los Angeles is still favored at home, though expect the Knicks to keep it close for the best NBA bet tonight.
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Knicks vs Lakers Game Information
- Game: Knicks (14-11) vs Lakers (15-11)
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Day/Time: Monday, Dec. 18, 10:30 p.m. ET
- Knicks vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA.tv, NBA Game Pass
The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers will try to get back in the win column on Monday, Dec. 18 at Crypto.com Arena. NBA betting lines have the Lakers as a four-point favorite at home, with the sportsbook setting the total at 234½ points.
Knicks vs Lakers Odds and Spread
Knicks vs Lakers Betting Trends
- The Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
- Against the spread, the Knicks are 13-11-1 this year.
- Los Angeles is 11-15-0 ATS this season.
- In games that it scores more than 113.5 points, New York is 10-4 against the spread and 11-3 overall.
- The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater.
- The Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
- The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
- The Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
Pick Against the Spread: Knicks +4
The Lakers have home-court advantage, but with their two top players labeled as game-time decisions in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Los Angeles’ offense could be hurting against the Knicks.
Though the Knicks are one of the strongest three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking fifth shooting 38.1% from three, their defense has been solid as well, finishing in the top 10, holding teams to 111.8 points a game.
With both James and Davis questionable, and following the Lakers’ loss to San Antonio, New York should be able to cover and keep it close behind more hot shooting.
Player Prop:Take Knicks to Cover Spread on the Road vs Lakers Over 34½ Points, Rebounds and Assists (-136)
New York’s offense runs through Brunson, as he leads the Knicks in both scoring and assists, averaging 25.5 points and 5.9 assists this season, pitching in 3.9 rebounds. Brunson has continued to have a strong December, averaging 26.4 points and 7.1 assists a game, and against a Los Angeles defense that isn’t as strong defending the three, he should be ready for another big game.
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Knicks vs Lakers Prediction
New York Knicks 120, Los Angeles Lakers 122
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Questions Of The Day
Which Lakers player is most likely to achieve a double-double against the Knicks?
LeBron James is most likely to achieve a double-double.
Which team is the favorite to win tonight's Knicks vs Lakers game?
Los Angeles is favored.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
