Knicks vs. Lakers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 8

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (38-25) go up against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (41-23) on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena on ABC.

The Knicks are currently moderate 3-point favorites against the Lakers. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Knicks vs. Lakers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -3
• Moneyline: Knicks (-158), Lakers (+134)

How to watch Knicks vs. Lakers

• TV Channel: ABC

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. Lakers

• In 28 games this season, the Knicks and their opponents have gone over 228.5 total points.
• Lakers games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 228.5 points in 38 of 63 outings.
• These two teams score 233.2 points per game between them, 4.7 more than this game's point total.
• Opponents of these teams combine to average 225.9 points per game, 2.6 fewer points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Knicks vs. Lakers

• New York has covered 34 times in 64 chances against the spread this season.
• The Knicks are 24-18-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
• The Lakers have compiled a 33-29-1 ATS record so far this year.
• Los Angeles has covered the spread three times this year (3-11 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
• The Lakers are 16-14-1 against the spread, and 19-12 overall, at home.
• This season, as a 3-point underdog or more at home, Los Angeles is 11-7-1 ATS.
• This year on the road, the Knicks are 13-18-1 against the spread and 18-14 overall.
• This year, as 3-point favorites or more on the road, New York is 7-8-1 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. Lakers

• The Knicks are 36-14 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 72% of those games).
• The Lakers have been underdogs in 23 games this season and won seven (30.4%) of those contests.
• New York has a record of 31-10 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -158 or shorter (winning 75.6%).
• This season, Los Angeles has won three of its 11 games, or 27.3%, when it is the underdog by at least +134 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Knicks a 61.2% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. Lakers

• Pick ATS: Lakers (+ 3)
• Pick OU: Under (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 110 - Knicks 109
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