The New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday Feb 11, as the Lakers look for their fourth straight road win. The Lakers lead the Knicks 7-0 SU. NBA oddsmakers have the Lakers as -3 point road favorites over the Knicks with the over/under set at 211 points. Be sure to check Lakers vs Knicks NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Lakers (37-16) (18-8 V) have won six of ten and four of their last five on the road. The Lakers improved to 3-0 on their seven-game trip with a 92-86 win over Boston on Thursday. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, including 20 in the second half, while Pau Gasol added 20 points and 10 rebounds to help Los Angeles salvage a season-series split with the team it defeated in last June's NBA finals. The Lakers, who have held three of their last four opponents to fewer than 90 points, don't figure to be in danger of a letdown against New York after the teams' hard-fought meeting last month. The Lakers have won seven straight over the Knicks, including a 109-87 home victory Jan. 9. Ron Artest was charged with a flagrant foul late in the third quarter when he clotheslined Amare Stoudemire. Andrew Bynum was later ejected, and Stoudemire and Bryant exchanged angry words. While there figures to be some extra intensity Friday night, Bryant has needed little additional motivation when visiting MSG. He's averaged 30.3 points there over his career — his highest average at any venue where he's played at least 10 times — including a 61-point performance Feb. 2, 2009. He scored 27 in last month's victory over New York at home.
The Knicks (26-25) (14-11 H) have dropped six of their last ten games, but have won three of five on home court. The Knicks have struggled since their loss at Staples Center. They have dropped 10 of 14, including three of their last four. They trailed by as many as 20 points Wednesday en route to a 116-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Knicks allowed the Clippers to shoot 54.7 percent — the second-highest mark by a visiting team at MSG this season. New York is giving up an average of 108.2 points and allowing opponents to shoot 51.2 percent over the last six games. "We're not playing hard, we're not getting loose balls. Seems like we're afraid out there," said Stoudemire, who had 23 points in Wednesday's loss. "I said it before the game. We've got to have supreme focus. I guess they figured I was just talking to the wall." Stoudemire had 23 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks against the Lakers last month, but shot just 7 of 23 from the field.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Lakers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New York.
- Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Lakers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Lakers vs Knicks
When: Friday, Feb 11, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Lakers -3
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The Bottom Line: Back to back, on the road, is hard to win, but Kobe never has a problem. Go Lakers! Be sure to check Lakers vs Knicks Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
