LAKERS-KNICKS OVER 224.5
(NBA) Lakers (LAL) vs. Knicks (NYK),
Total: 224.50 | -109.00 Over
Result: Win
The over is 8-2 in NY's previous ten games, as the Knickerbockers have scored 143, 143 and 122 points in their last three games. The over has cashed in three of the Lakers' last four, as well.

In short, I feel confident this total is too low for a marquee matchup at MSG, as the Knicks (2nd in offensive rating) will fare well against the LA defense (20th in defensive rating). The Lakers should also put the ball in the hoop enough against NY's 18th-ranked defense. The Knicks rank dead last in three-point defense and the Lakers (2nd in rim FG%) will not be deterred by the Knicks' average rim defense, either.