Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Prediction: the Knicks won't be able to stop LeBron and Doncic

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on March 7. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Los Angeles Lakers

The signing of Luka Doncic is a great move by the Lakers front office. As of today, that can already be said with confidence. The team is racking up wins, has already reached the second place in the Western Conference and confirms its status as one of the main favorites of the current season. It should be noted that the Lakers are approaching the match with New York with a streak of seven consecutive wins, and the total balance of wins for the California team is 39-21.

Last game the Los Angeles Lakers hosted New Orleans at home, missed 37 points from Zion Williamson, but won convincingly - 136:115. The ageless LeBron James scored 34 points. Luka Doncic had 30 points and 15 assists. In addition, let's point to the Lakers' progress on defense. LAL with an average of 111.2 points allowed per game is already ninth in the defensive efficiency rating.

New York Knicks

The Knicks also go at the top of the standings - in third place in the Eastern Conference. The prospects for Tthe team, however, are not as bright as those of the Lakers. New York almost always loses to strong opponents, and in the playoffs in this case is unlikely to achieve serious success.

The Knicks' problems were once again confirmed in the previous game. At home at Madison Square Garden, New Yorkers failed to cope with Golden State - 102:114. Before that, in the stretch of the last six games, there were also recorded away defeats of the Knickerbockers from Cleveland (105:142) and Boston (105:118).

H2H Meetings

The score in the season series is 1:0 in favor of the Lakers.

In the two previous championships, the rivals exchanged victories.

Betting Stats

• In 4 of the last 6 face-to-face meetings, the Lakers have beaten New York.
• In 3 of the 4 previous matches between the rivals did not break the total of 229 points.
• In 5 of the last 6 home games, the Lakers have failed to reach the 117-point mark.
• In 4 of the 6 previous away games, New York has gotten over the 112-point mark.

Expert Betting Tips

The Los Angeles Lakers are in great form and are arguably the best team in the league right now. Looking forward to a classic Boston vs. Lakers finale this season, we're betting on LAL's eighth consecutive win in the upcoming game. New York has had trouble time and time again against tough opponents, and this game is likely to be no exception.

Total Over 230.5 for 1.91

Total Over 230.5 for 1.93

Handicap 1 (-3.5) for 1.91