The Los Angeles Lakers (39-21) are just 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a five-game home winning streak when they host the New York Knicks (40-21) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on TNT and MAX.
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Lakers vs. Knicks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Lakers 115, Knicks 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-147)
- Total Pick: Under 231 (computer predicts 227.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-2.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2025 | Knicks | -11.5 | 225.5 | -529 | +392 | 128-112 LAL |
| 2/3/2024 | Knicks | -2 | 227 | -141 | +120 | 113-105 LAL |
| 12/18/2023 | Lakers | -4.5 | 235 | -190 | +159 | 114-109 NY |
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has a 34-25-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 2.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 14-16-1 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 28 of Los Angeles' 61 games with a set total.
- This season, the Lakers have been favored 35 times and won 26, or 74.3%, of those games.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 19 of its 28 games, or 67.9%, when favored by at least -147 on the moneyline.
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has compiled a 28-32-1 record against the spread.
- The Knicks have a 3-6 record against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- New York's games have hit the over 34 out of 61 times (55.7%).
- The Knicks have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-6).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer, New York has a record of 3-6 (33.3%).
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Lakers vs. Knicks Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot),
Markieff Morris: Out (Illness),
Jordan Goodwin: Out (Ankle),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Knee)
Knicks
Knicks:
Ariel Hukporti: Out (Knee),
OG Anunoby: Questionable (Thumb),
Precious Achiuwa: Questionable (Hamstring),
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT and MAX
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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