"The Knicks have played 23 games with more than 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this season. The Lakers games have gone over 228.5 total points scored in 29 of 47 total matchups this season. The two teams average a combined 5.7 more points per game, 234.2, than this game's total of 228.5 points. The Knicks and the Lakers have seen their opponents average a combined 0.2 more points per game than the point total of 228.5 set for this game."
"The Knicks have been chosen as favorites in 39 games this year and have walked away with the win 27 times (69.2%) in those games. The Lakers have been the moneyline underdog 18 total times this season. They've finished 7-11 in those games. This season, the Knicks have been victorious 24 times in 29 chances when named as a favorite of at least -178 or short"
"The Knicks have 24 wins against the spread in 48 games this season. Against the spread, the Lakers are 25-21-1 this year. The Knicks have an ATS record of 17-12-1 in their 30 games as a favorite of 4 points or more so far this season. The Lakers have covered the spread twice this year when underdogs by 4 points or more (in five chances)."
Jalen Brunson averages 27.6 points per game and Luka Doncic averages 33.7; the Knicks are 30-18 and the Lakers 29-18. The matchup is set for Feb. 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET with New York favored by 4 and an over/under of 228.5. The Knicks are 24-24 ATS overall and 17-12-1 ATS as favorites of 4+; the Lakers are 25-21-1 ATS and have covered twice as 4+ underdogs. Combined team scoring averages 234.2 points, and both teams have frequent overs, supporting a bet on the total to exceed 228.5.
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