The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in a key NBA matchup at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, February 1, 2026, starting at 7:00PM ET.

With a new batch of NBA odds boosts now live on Bet365—headlined by Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson props—the analysts at Dimers conducted 10,000 new Lakers-Knicks simulations that included boxscore projections for both teams.

The results were compared to current NBA odds to curate the Knicks-Lakers preview below.

Lakers vs. Knicks betting preview

Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are up against a Lakers lineup that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves.

Explore the interactive widget below to see the latest spread, total, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Lakers-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the Lakers vs. Knicks NBA game.

Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York KnicksDate: Sunday, February 1, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ESTLocation: Madison Square GardenNBA standings: Current NBA standingsNBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news siteOdds

Odds for the key markets in the Lakers-Knicks NBA contest.

Spread: Lakers +4.5 (-102), Knicks -4.5 (-105)Moneyline: Lakers +166, Knicks -180Total: Over/Under 229.5 (-105/-110)

The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Lakers-Knicks boosted prop odds

NBA prop bets present an enjoyable way to place wagers on the Lakers vs. Knicks matchup without having to bet on the outcome of the game itself.

Here’s what Bet365 is offering for the Lakers vs. Knicks on Sunday night:

Bet DetailsPrevious OddsBoosted OddsReturn on $10• Money Line – LA Lakers
• Luka Doncic: 30+ Points
• Luka Doncic: 10+ Assists+700+800$90• Money Line – NY Knicks
• Jalen Brunson: 25+ Points
• Karl-Anthony Towns: 25+ Points+725+850$95• Austin Reaves: 5+ Assists
• Josh Hart: 5+ Assists
• LeBron James: 5+ Assists+925+1100$120

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Expert prediction: Lakers vs. Knicks

Leveraging state-of-the-art data analysis and computer power, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Lakers vs. Knicks game.

According to Dimers’ popular predictive analytics model, the Knicks are more likely to defeat the Lakers at Madison Square Garden. This prediction is based on the model giving the Knicks a 62% chance of winning the game.

Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that the Lakers (+4.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 229.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Lakers vs. Knicks best bet

Our top pick for the Lakers vs. Knicks game on Sunday is to bet on the Lakers +4.5 (-102).

This expert betting advice is formulated through detailed simulations and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to help you make more informed investments.

Score prediction for Lakers vs. Knicks

Dimers’ predicted final score for the LA Lakers vs. New York game on Sunday has the Knicks winning 115-112.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

Lakers vs. Knicks prop picks and boxscore projections

To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Los Angeles Lakers predictionLuka Doncic: 33 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST, 4 3PTLeBron James: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 2 3PTAustin Reaves: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 2 3PTDeandre Ayton: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 0 3PTRui Hachimura: 9 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 3PTNew York Knicks predictionJalen Brunson: 29 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PTOG Anunoby: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PTMikal Bridges: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PTKarl-Anthony Towns: 18 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PTJosh Hart: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 1 3PT

For the Lakers, Luka Doncic is expected to lead the way with 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, whilst for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson is projected to have 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Further Resources for Betting on Lakers-KnicksNBA Sunday: Lakers vs. Knicks

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