The New York Knicks will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, showcasing two teams in strong form. The Lakers have won five of their last six games, maintaining a 5-1 record against the spread during this period. The Knicks, on the other hand, have also been on a winning streak, claiming victory in five consecutive games and holding a 4-1 ATS record during this stretch.

Game Details

• Tipoff: 8:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden
• Spread: Knicks -11
• Total Points: 225.5

Team Overviews

• Injury Report:
  • Lakers: Anthony Davis (abdominal) is out. LeBron James (knee) and Rui Hachimura (calf) are questionable.
  • Knicks: Josh Hart (knee) is questionable; Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) is also listed.

Betting Insights

The Knicks are favored at home and possess a better health status. They hold a record of 15-10 ATS at home this season compared to the Lakers’ 10-14 ATS record on the road. Despite losing Davis, the Lakers will look to leverage the scoring prowess of James and Reaves.

Model Predictions

• The model simulates this matchup 10,000 times and leans towards betting the total to go over, projecting a combined score of 227 points. One side of the spread is favored in more than 50% of the model’s simulations.

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