Lakers vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 7, 2025, 3:05AM | Published: Mar 6, 2025, 5:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the New York Knicks in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Knicks line-up that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Knicks game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs New York NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 61% chance of winning against the Knicks at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Knicks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.74, Knicks $2.15
- Line: Lakers -2.5 ($1.91), Knicks +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.74 and the Knicks at $2.15.
The Lakers are 2.5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knicks (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Lakers vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Lakers vs Knicks betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Knicks at Crypto.com Arena this Friday is the Lakers winning 116-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Knicks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Friday 7 March 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs New York predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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