New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 3/6/25, 9:03 AM  by Stephen Abiola | Modified on 3/6/25 at 12:06 PM in NBA Picks

LA Lakers (39-21) versus New York Knicks (40-21) is an exciting inter-conference game on Thursday night at the Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have been on fire lately, especially after their shocking trade of Luca Doncic from Dallas Mavericks. They are riding on a seven-game winning streak, including a double against their local rivals, LA Clippers. This good form has seen them climb to second spot in the Western Conference, 11.0 games behind the Thunder.

New York Knicks are also doing well in the Eastern Conference. They are third in the standings, 11.5 games behind the in-form Cavaliers and 3.5 games behind Boston. The Knicks saw their three-game winning run end Tuesday night after suffering a 12-point defeat to the in-form Warriors. They must now bounce back to winning ways ahead of their seemingly demanding upcoming schedule. Tom Thibodeau will face the Clippers next before playing the Kings and the Trail Blazers.