The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to extend their winning streak to eight games as they take on the New York Knicks in a crucial interconference matchup on Thursday night. The Knicks are coming off a 114-102 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, while the Lakers secured a 136-115 victory against New Orleans the same night.

Key Matchup Summary:

• Record: Knicks (40-21) vs. Lakers (39-21)
• Home Record: Lakers 24-7
• Road Record: Knicks 19-10
• Injury Updates: OG Anunoby (thumb) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are questionable for New York.

Game Details:

• Tip-off: 10 p.m. ET, at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
• Odds: Lakers favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 230.5 points

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Why the Lakers can cover:
LeBron James has been exceptional, recording three double-doubles in the last five games. In recent outings, he scored 33 points with 17 rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves and 34 points against the Pelicans. Luka Doncic brings valuable skills from the Mavericks, contributing significantly since his acquisition.

Why the Knicks can cover:
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with high averages for points and assists. He recently posted 34 points in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Mikal Bridges is another key scorer for New York.

Betting Predictions:
The model projects a total of 224 points for this matchup. To see which side of the spread has the best chance of hitting, check SportsLine.