The Lakers are favored to take the win on Tuesday night as LeBron James and Anthony Davis make their return to the court.
The Los Angeles Lakers (23-28) will take on the New York Knicks (27-24) in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers have had a disappointing season, currently sitting at the No. 13 seed in the West, while the Knicks are No. 7 in the East and clinging to a playoff spot.
The return of James and Davis - who have been out with a stress fracture in his right foot and left ankle soreness, respectively - has the bookmakers favoring the Lakers in this matchup. James is one of the most talented players in the NBA, and with Davis also in the lineup, this dynamic duo could prove to be too much for the Knicks.
The books have adjusted their odds accordingly, dropping the Knicks from 3-point favorites to just 1.5-point favorites. The total has also been set to 232, suggesting that the books expect a higher scoring game. Despite the Knicks having covered their last five games against the Lakers at home, the Lakers still have the edge.
The Lakers rank 18th in the league in defensive rating, allowing an average of 114 points per game. The Knicks rank sixth in offensive rating with 116.1 points per game. If James is unable to play, the Knicks' offense should still have no problem putting up points against the Lakers. The average point total at the Garden is 226.9, and the over is 14-11. Additionally, four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone over.
It's clear that the Lakers are the favorite in tonight's matchup. With two of the best players in the league set to make their return to the floor, the Lakers have the firepower to outscore the Knicks. The books have appropriately made the necessary adjustments, and the Lakers are now the favorite to win the game. The over is also an attractive option, as four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone over, and the average total at the Garden is 226.9. It's time for the Lakers to show the world why they are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA.
The Lakers are favored to take the win on Tuesday night as LeBron James and Anthony Davis make their return to the court.
The Los Angeles Lakers (23-28) will take on the New York Knicks (27-24) in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers have had a disappointing season, currently sitting at the No. 13 seed in the West, while the Knicks are No. 7 in the East and clinging to a playoff spot.
The return of James and Davis - who have been out with a stress fracture in his right foot and left ankle soreness, respectively - has the bookmakers favoring the Lakers in this matchup. James is one of the most talented players in the NBA, and with Davis also in the lineup, this dynamic duo could prove to be too much for the Knicks.
The books have adjusted their odds accordingly, dropping the Knicks from 3-point favorites to just 1.5-point favorites. The total has also been set to 232, suggesting that the books expect a higher scoring game. Despite the Knicks having covered their last five games against the Lakers at home, the Lakers still have the edge.
The Lakers rank 18th in the league in defensive rating, allowing an average of 114 points per game. The Knicks rank sixth in offensive rating with 116.1 points per game. If James is unable to play, the Knicks' offense should still have no problem putting up points against the Lakers. The average point total at the Garden is 226.9, and the over is 14-11. Additionally, four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone over.
It's clear that the Lakers are the favorite in tonight's matchup. With two of the best players in the league set to make their return to the floor, the Lakers have the firepower to outscore the Knicks. The books have appropriately made the necessary adjustments, and the Lakers are now the favorite to win the game. The over is also an attractive option, as four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone over, and the average total at the Garden is 226.9. It's time for the Lakers to show the world why they are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA.
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