New York Knicks vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction 5/11/2021 by Tony T.
Knicks at Lakers—NBA Free pick is New York Knicks +5.5. Knicks have shown grit all season and bounced back nicely off a two game losing streak by beating the Clippers by six on Sunday. New York in great form as in their past five games hitting on 46.7% from the field along with 43% from three while holding opponents to 42% shooting and 34.6% from three. Lakers not in that great of form on both ends of the court. There is a report that LeBron James will not return on Tuesday. Schroder continues to be out for LA. Many of the Lakers supporting cast will play through minor injuries with a laundry list of probables and day to day statuses on the injury report. Knicks just one game up on the Hawks and Heat for the fourth seed which brings home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Play New York +5.5.