Knicks vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 3/8/2025

The New York Knicks complete a back-to-back on Friday when visiting the LA Clippers after playing on the road Thursday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers. New York is 40-21 and third in the Eastern Conference, 3 ½ games behind second place Boston and 11 ½ games behind first-place Cleveland. New York lost to the Golden State Warriors 114-102 on Wednesday, snapping a three-game winning streak for New York. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Jalen Brunson leads New York in the scoring and assists, averaging 26.1 points and 7.4 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds per game. New York has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Knicks score an average of 117.4 points per game, shooting 49.2% overall and 37.0% from 3-point territory.

The LA Clippers look for a second consecutive win on Friday when hosting the New York Knicks. Los Angeles is 33-29 and 8th in the Western Conference but just one game behind sixth place, with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. The Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-115 on Wednesday. James Harden scored 50 points for the Clippers. 

Norman Powell leads Los Angeles in scoring, averaging 23.8 points per game. James Harden is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 22.1 points and 8.6 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder, averaging 12.5 rebounds per game. Los Angeles has seven players who average double figures in scoring. The Clippers score an average of 110.7 points per game.

The LA Clippers will win and cover the number at home on Friday when hosting the New York Knicks. New York will complete a back-to-back on Friday when visiting the Clippers after playing on the road Thursday versus the Lakers. New York has failed to cover the number in seven of its last eight, Los Angeles continues to play tough defensively, allowing just 108.9 points per game, which is 4th. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win and cover ATS 111-102.