Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks ATS Prediction 03/17/19

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The New York Knicks (13-56) and the Los Angeles Lakers (31-38) face off at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds

Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last outing. The Knicks (13.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs, 109-83, while the Lakers (12.5-point underdogs) fell to the Detroit Pistons, 111-97. The New York game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 213.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 215.

Los Angeles had a better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 12.3) while New York held San Antonio to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 21.0). DeAndre Jordan played a key role for New York with 11 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. Los Angeles was led by JaVale McGee, who put up 20 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Enes Kanter led the Knicks to a 119-112 victory. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. New York covered as a 6-point underdog and the two teams combined for 231 points, which was over the projected point total of 222.5. The Knicks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Lakers. New York had a rate of 4.9, while Los Angeles posted a mark of 13.0.

It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Lakers (ranked third in the league in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Knicks (16th in possessions per game).

Lakers vs. Knicks Betting Pick

NBA Pick: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks average 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Lakers rank 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (56.6) while New York ranks 24th (44.6).
  • The Knicks rank ninth in steals allowed per game (7.3) while the Lakers rank 27th (8.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks 12th in assists per game (25.2) while New York ranks last (19.9).
  • New York ranks 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.4) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (18.3).
  • The Knicks rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while the Lakers rank 25th (15.3).
  • The Lakers average 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Knicks rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.9).
  • New York averages 29.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (33.4).
  • Los Angeles averages 46.2 rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the league. New York ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (47.4).
  • When allowing below 100 points, Los Angeles is 7-0 and New York is 3-1.
  • The Knicks are 13-34 when they reach the century mark, while the Lakers are 30-29.
  • Los Angeles is 15-20 ATS on the road, while New York is 11-19-2 ATS at home.
  • The Lakers have 18 unders and 17 overs in 35 road games.
  • The Knicks have 20 unders and 12 overs in 32 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and New York are both 1-4 ATS.
  • The Lakers have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Knicks have 5 unders
  • During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 104.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 8.6 for the season.