Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Los Angeles Lakers (33-34) host the New York Knicks (39-30) after winning three home games in a row. The Lakers are favored by only 1.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 9:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

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Lakers vs. Knicks Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Sunday, March 12, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN and SportsNet LA
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena
  • Moneyline favorite: Lakers (-126)
  • Spread: Lakers (-1.5)

Lakers vs. Knicks Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Lakers have covered the spread 33 times in 67 games with a set spread.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 9-8 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.
  • This season, 33 of the Lakers’ games have gone over the point total out of 69 chances.
  • The Knicks have covered the spread 38 times this year (38-30-1).
  • In games this year when an underdog by 1.5 points or more, New York is 18-16-1 against the spread.
  • This season, Knicks games have hit the over 36 times.

Lakers vs. Knicks Statistics and Rankings

Lakers Rank Lakers AVG Knicks AVG Knicks Rank
8th 116.7 Points Scored 115 14th
23rd 117.3 Points Allowed 112.4 8th
5th 45.7 Rebounds 47 3rd
19th 9.7 Off. Rebounds 12.8 2nd
28th 10.6 3pt Made 12.4 13th
14th 25.2 Assists 22.3 30th
15th 13.6 Turnovers 12 3rd

Lakers vs. Knicks Stats and Trends

  • The Lakers have a 7-3 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread seven times in those games.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to hit the over in three of those 10 games.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Lakers have a points-per-game average 1.6 points below their season-long scoring average.
  • The Knicks have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall in their last 10 games.
  • In its past 10 contests, New York has hit the over four times.
  • During their last 10 games, the Knicks’ per-game scoring average is 118.6, 3.6 points higher than their season-long per-game average.

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