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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks will meet in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, with tipoff at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's New York-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Lakers with a win probability of 61% and the Knicks with 39%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature players like Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while the Knicks will look to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 28 points and 3 threes.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Knicks vs. Lakers predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Knicks and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 61% chance of beating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 116-113.
According to our model, the Lakers (-3) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 231.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3 (-112) | -3 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -138 |
| Total | o231.5 (-110) | u231.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Knicks vs. Lakers matchup is on the moneyline.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Player Props
Betting on New York vs. LA Lakers NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Thursday's matchup between the Lakers and Knicks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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