New York @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Anthony Davis has converted 24.2% of his three-pointers this year, putting him in the 16th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Lakers. The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (14th-fewest in the league) against the Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 60.7% of his shot attempts from the field away from his home court this year, placing him in the 91st percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Isaiah Hartenstein registers in the 95th percentile for 3-point performance while playing on the road with a a terrific 50.0% rate this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 43.3% rate, Cam Reddish's field goal performance has declined this season to 36.9%. Cam Reddish has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 0.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year at home. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Lakers. The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Knicks is a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 1.9 free throws per game this year (12th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Donte DiVincenzo registers in the 87th percentile for three-point shots drained, logging 2.3 per game this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Los Angeles Lakers are at home (21st-most in the league).

D'Angelo Russell has made 6.1 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile out of all players in the NBA. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 123.6 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has come down with 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense). This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.9 free throws per game (25th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Immanuel Quickley has attempted 4.8 three-pointers per game while on the road this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Immanuel Quickley has made 92.0% of his free throw attempts while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the NBA.

Austin Reaves has sunk 2.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's made over the course of the year. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 123.6 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has come down with 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense). Austin Reaves has sunk 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 more than he's converted overall this season on his home court.

RJ Barrett has attempted 15.3 shots per game this year, putting him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the Lakers is a good one for 3-point attempts; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Compared to last year's 10.7 clip, LeBron James's shots from the field converted have declined this year to 9.4 per game. LeBron James has been called for 0.3 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.1 more than he's been called for in all games this season. The Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year, which should decrease opportunities for the Lakers. The Lakers rank as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Julius Randle has attempted 17.2 shots per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Julius Randle has attempted 5.1 three-point shots per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Julius Randle has averaged 34.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 95th percentile. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 5.6 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a good matchup. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks.

Taurean Prince has made 3.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this season. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 123.6 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting SFs have shot 48.0% on 3-pointers (30th-highest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has come down with 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense).

Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 89th percentile for 3-point effectiveness with a an impressive 43.0% rate this year. With respect to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 123.6 points per game rates 5th-best in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. This year, the other team has come down with 10.0 offensive boards per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) against the Knicks (lessening possessions that could otherwise bring about added opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Knicks is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing clubs have attempted a lowly 20.2 foul shots per game this year (4th-least in the league).

Jalen Brunson has tallied 25.5 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league by this standard: 96th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson registers in the 96th percentile for three-pointers drained, posting 3.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson registers in the 97th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 35.0 minutes per game this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for field goal attempts; when the Los Angeles Lakers are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 24th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (15.6). The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks.

Jericho Sims has converted 79.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 11.3% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jericho Sims lands in the 11th percentile for personal fouls, registering just 0.9 fouls per game while on the road this year. The Lakers have played at the 4th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to raise possessions for the New York Knicks. Offensive rebounds retain possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game this year. While on their home court, the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.2) in the league to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Quentin Grimes has not yet played a game this season.

Josh Hart has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.