Lakers vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

The Los Angeles Lakers look for a second consecutive win on Saturday when visiting the New York Knicks. Los Angeles leads the Pacific Division by a half-game with a record of 27-19. The Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards 134-96 on Thursday night. LeBron James scored 24 points and handed out 11 assists in just the first three quarters. Los Angeles has won five of the last six. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA predictions.

Anthony Davis leads Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 25.7 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. LeBron James is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 23.8 points and 9.0 assists per game. Los Angeles has five players averaging double figures in scoring. The Lakers score 111.4 points per game, shooting 47.7% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory.

The New York Knicks look for a sixth consecutive win on Saturday when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. New York is 32-16 and second in the Atlantic division, one game behind the first-place Boston Celtics. New York defeated the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and handed out 15 assists to help lead the Knicks to the victory.

Jalen Brunson leads New York in scoring and assists, averaging 25.9 points and 7.5 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 24.6 and 13.7 rebounds per game. New York has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Knicks score an average of 117.9 points per game, shooting 49.5% overall and 37.9% from 3-point territory.

The New York Knicks will win on Saturday and cover the number when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. New York has covered the number in four of the last six and the Knicks are 5-2 ATS in the last seven played at home versus Los Angeles. New York is performing well at both ends of the court, scoring an average of 117.9 points per game which is fourth-best in the NBA, and allowing an average of 110.8 points per game, which is eighth-best. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win but fail to cover ATS 121-113.