Lakers vs. Knicks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 18

Lakers vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 18, 2023
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and MSG

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-11) are favored (by 5 points) to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the New York Knicks (14-11) on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET. The matchup's point total is 235.

Lakers vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Lakers win (53.1%)

Lakers vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Lakers have put together a record of 11-14-1 against the spread this season.
• The Knicks are 13-11-1 against the spread this year.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 12 times out of 25 chances.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 14 of 25 opportunities (56%).
• Los Angeles owns a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-6-0) than it does on the road (5-8-1).
• The Lakers have gone over the over/under in three of 12 home games (25%). They've done better in road games, going over the total in nine of 14 matchups (64.3%).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (5-4-1). On the road, it is .533 (8-7-0).
• Knicks games have finished above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 10) than away (nine of 15) this year.

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis averages 24.3 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists, shooting 54.5% from the field.
• LeBron James is averaging 25 points, 7 assists and 7.6 boards.
• D'Angelo Russell's numbers on the season are 16.1 points, 3.2 boards and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the floor and 38.8% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Austin Reaves averages 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.1% from downtown, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Christian Wood is averaging 7.5 points, 0.9 assists and 6 boards.

Knicks Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 22.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Knicks.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 25.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He is sinking 47.5% of his shots from the floor and 45.8% from beyond the arc (eighth in NBA), with an average of 3.1 treys.
• The Knicks are receiving 19.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from RJ Barrett.
• Immanuel Quickley's numbers on the season are 14.6 points, 3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the field and 36.7% from 3-point range, with an average of 2 treys.
• Josh Hart averages 7.8 points, 5.6 boards and 2.8 assists. He is draining 46.7% of his shots from the field and 36.1% from 3-point range, with 1 triples per contest.

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