Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ New York
Current Records: Los Angeles 23-28; New York 27-24
What to Know
The Los Angeles Lakers need to shore up a defense that is allowing 118.18 points per matchup before their game Tuesday. They might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden. The neutral point spread forecasts a close one for these two.
Los Angeles received a tough blow on Monday as they fell 121-104 to the Brooklyn Nets. Point guard Dennis Schroder wasn’t much of a difference maker for the Lakers; Schroder finished with ten points on 2-for-15 shooting in his 33 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, New York came up short against Brooklyn this past Saturday, falling 122-115. Despite the defeat, New York had strong showings from point guard Jalen Brunson, who had 26 points, and small forward R.J. Barrett, who had 24 points in addition to six rebounds.
Los Angeles is now 23-28 while the Knicks sit at 27-24. Los Angeles is 11-16 after losses this season, New York 11-12.
How To Watch
When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Madison Square Garden — New York, New YorkTV: TNTFollow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $233.00
Odds
The Knicks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Knicks as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
New York have won eight out of their last 14 games against Los Angeles.
Feb 05, 2022 – Los Angeles 122 vs. New York 115Nov 23, 2021 – New York 106 vs. Los Angeles 100May 11, 2021 – Los Angeles 101 vs. New York 99Apr 12, 2021 – New York 111 vs. Los Angeles 96Jan 22, 2020 – Los Angeles 100 vs. New York 92Jan 07, 2020 – Los Angeles 117 vs. New York 87Mar 17, 2019 – New York 124 vs. Los Angeles 123Jan 04, 2019 – New York 119 vs. Los Angeles 112Jan 21, 2018 – Los Angeles 127 vs. New York 107Dec 12, 2017 – New York 113 vs. Los Angeles 109Feb 06, 2017 – Los Angeles 121 vs. New York 107Dec 11, 2016 – New York 118 vs. Los Angeles 112Mar 13, 2016 – New York 90 vs. Los Angeles 87Nov 08, 2015 – New York 99 vs. Los Angeles 95
