KNICKS: New York appears to be peaking at the perfect time, as they've won their past 7 games SU. The Knicks are currently the #6th seed in the Eastern Conference, which will likely have them facing the Boston Celtics in the 1st round of the playoffs. New York is 42-38 SU and 46-32-2 ATS overall this season. The Knicks are 23-17 SU and 20-19 ATS in home games this year. New York is one of the only teams to have success against the Bulls, as they've won both meetings against them. However, the Knicks haven't faced Chicago since Christmas Day, so both teams are a bit different. F Carmelo Anthony is averaging a team high 26.5 PPG since coming over from Denver earlier this year. F Amar'e Stoudemire is averaging 25.4 PPG and a team high 8.2 RPG this season for the Knicks. The Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. New York is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the Eastern Conference. New York is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. New York is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games against a team with a winning SU record. The Knicks are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 Tuesday games.

Projected Score: 101

LAKERS: (-6, O/U 194) 5 consecutive losses have the Lakers questioning themselves as the playoffs approach. Los Angeles has been really struggling of late, losing games they simply shouldn't be losing. Coach Jackson chalks it up to a lack of passion and energy, while others wonder if this team is simply flawed. As a result of their 5 games slide, the Lakers aren't guaranteed the #2 seed in the Western Conference. In fact, Los Angeles could fall as far to #4 in the playoff standings. The Lakers are 55-25 SU and 37-42-1 ATS overall this season. Los Angeles is 29-11 SU and 15-25 ATS in home games played this season. The Lakers are 2-2 ATS as a home favorite between 3.5 and 6 points this year. The Lakers are 8-14 ATS after an upset loss as the listed favorite in their previous game. Los Angeles lost earlier this season at home to the Spurs, so revenge will certainly be in order. G Kobe Bryant is averaging team highs of 25.2 PPG and 4.7 APG this season for the Lakers. F Pau Gasol is averaging 18.8 PPG and a team high 10.1 RPG this year for Los Angeles. The Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against the Southwest Division. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Los Angeles is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games. The Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. Los Angeles is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss. The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

Projected Score: 94 (UNDER-Total of the Day)