The Lakers will play the Knicks on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 97.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 11-13 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 17-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th (111.8) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 4th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.3 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 16th in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 7-3 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 8-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 27-19 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 32-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Lakers face the Knicks in New York... an intense showdown awaits in the boisterous venue of the home team... with a raucous crowd ready to cheer their team to victory...
The Lakers have a decent record with 27-19 overall standing... while the Knicks are on fire with 32-16 overall standing... division records show Lakers at 7-3 and Knicks at 8-1... be sure to review each team's performance stats before the game...
The Lakers have been scoring an average of 111.8 points per game... while the Knicks have been lighting up the scoreboard with 117.9 points per game... our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... so place your bets and get ready for an epic battle... may the best team emerge victorious in this clash of titans!
Best Lakers at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -11.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +11.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Knicks
2/01/25 8:40pm EST | +11.5 -118-11.5 -102 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +11.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -11.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Lakers
Knicks
Game to Overtime
2/01/25 8:40pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -118Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -13520.5 u +100Bet |
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Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 25.5 o -13525.5 u +100Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 25.5 o -14525.5 u +105Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
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Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o +11513.5 u -150Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 31.5 u -11831.5 o -115Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 35.5 u -10535.5 o -125Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 28.5 u -10528.5 o -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 42.5 u -11842.5 o -110Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NYK 2/01/25 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o +10519.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 34-18 | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 31-10 | 19-22 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
Los Angeles Lakers & New York Knicks Futures Odds
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Los Angeles Lakers Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Los Angeles Lakers YR: futures available
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +2800 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & New York Knicks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 8:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.