The Los Angeles Lakers (37-9 SU, 23-23 ATS, 28-18 O/U) have won two straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook and six of its last seven overall, while going an impressive 4-1 against the spread in their last five games. Tonight, the Lakers and superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant hit the road to take on the suddenly, red-hot New York Knicks (21-25 SU, 27-19 ATS, 19-27 O/U) winners of three straight games and six of its last seven overall.
The Washington Wizards (9-32 SU, 17-24 ATS, 16-23-2 O/U) have won two of their last three games, including Wednesday’s high-scoring 110-107 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Los Angeles Lakers (33-8 SU, 19-22 ATS, 24-17 O/U) have won two straight following a modest two-game slide and dominated their same-city rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, from start to finish on Wednesday en route to a 108-97 win.
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: L.A.LAKERS -4.5, Total 214.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* ORL has won its last five games SU
* ORL has covered 16 of its last 19 games
The Los Angeles Lakers (18-3 SU, 10-10 ATS, 12-8 O/U) will get a shot to avenge their surprise loss to the Sacramento Kings (6-16 SU, 10-12 ATS, 12-10 O/U) on Tuesday when the teams meet at the STAPLES Center tonight.
