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The Los Angeles Lakers (38-25) will look to Luka Doncic (first in the league scoring 32.5 points per game) when they try to overcome Jalen Brunson (ninth in the NBA with 26.2 PPG) and the New York Knicks (41-23) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 2.5-point home underdogs in the game, which starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Knicks 116, Lakers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-157)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 229.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-2.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2026 | Knicks | -6 | 228.5 | -223 | +184 | 112-100 NY |
| 3/6/2025 | Lakers | -2.5 | 231 | -147 | +124 | 113-109 LAL |
| 2/1/2025 | Knicks | -11.5 | 225.5 | -529 | +392 | 128-112 LAL |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 35-29-0 against the spread this season.
- The Knicks have a 26-18 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 30 of New York's 63 games with a set total have hit the over (47.6%).
- The Knicks have been favorites in 50 games this season and won 35 (70%) of those contests.
- New York has a record of 31-10, a 75.6% win rate, when it's favored by -157 or more by bookmakers this season.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 33-30-0 ATS this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 4-15 record against the spread.
- In Los Angeles' 63 games with a set total, 33 have hit the over (52.4%).
- The Lakers have compiled an 8-16 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +132 or longer, Los Angeles has gone 3-9 (25%).
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Knicks vs. Lakers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Questionable (Neck)
Lakers
Lakers:
LeBron James: Questionable (Elbow),
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Knicks vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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