Plays: L.A. Lakers +3 -106
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Reasoning:
Los Angeles is 6-17 on the road and the Knicks are 6-17 at home.
However the Lakers have a better record overall and have played the
tougher schedule. In fact they've played the NBA's toughest schedule and
my power ratings say they should be favored by one point in this one.
L.A. is coming off of a nice win vs. Chicago. On Thursday they beat the
Bulls 123-118 in double-overtime and outscored them 68-56 in the paint.
New York was blown out 103-82 at Indiana on Thursday and was outscored
50-26 down low. The Knicks allowed the Pacers to shoot 53.2% and they
are 2-4 ATS as favorites this season. They also are averaging just 91.7
ppg at home. Carmelo Anthony is planning to suit up for New York on
Sunday, but he has a nagging knee injury. Amar'e Stoudemire has been
ruled out of this one because of injuries to his left ankle, wrists and
right knee. Rookie Jordan Clarkson, who has started at point guard for
the Lakers in their last four contests, has scored 18 points in his last
two. Jordan Hill had a season-high 26 points and 12 rebounds against
Chicago, and Wayne Ellington added 23 points after scoring a career-high
28 two nights earlier against Washington. Jeremy Lin has averaged 17.5
points on 50% shooting in four tilts against his former team.
Record: 263-195-9 (57.4%)
Bankroll: +206.41%
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