Knicks vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 3/7/2025

The New York Knicks will be on the road Thursday night with a game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. New York has forty wins and 21 losses this season coming into Thursday following the 12 point loss to Golden State to end a three-game Winning streak. Defensively New York was outmatched in their last outing game giving up 114 points on 48.9% shooting from the floor and Golden State knocked down 13 triples in the game. Offensively New York made 44.6% of their shots and made 8 triples to score 102 points in the loss. The Knicks pulled in 42 rebounds but turned the ball over 14 times in the loss. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.

Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season averaging 26.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Karl Anthony-Towns is second on the team averaging 24.5 points and boasts a team leading 13.4 rebounds. Mikal Bridges averages 17.4 points and OG Anunoby chips and a fourth best 16.4 points per game this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be back at home Thursday night with 39 wins and 21 losses on the year having won their last five straight games following a 21 point victory against New Orleans in their last outing. Defensively Los Angeles had some troubles against New Orleans giving 115 points on 49.5% shooting from the floor. The Lakers did however pull in 16 more rebounds and forced 9 turnovers in the victory. Offensively Los Angeles role scoring 136 points 53.3% shooting from the floor knocked down 19 triples in the game.

LeBron James leads the way for the Los Angeles offense this season averaging 24.9 points and 8.5 assists per game. Luka Doncic has averaged 22.9 points per game for Los Angeles since joining the team nine games ago. Austin Reaves averages 19.9 points and Rui Hachimura averaged 13.3 points in just over 32 minutes per game this season.

Los Angeles is red hot coming into this game will continue their winning ways on Thursday. Look for the Lakers to control the game on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm a good New York team for 48 minutes. Take Los Angeles Thursday night to do the job they extend their winning streak where they win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover 117-103.