Los Angeles Lakers Why Knicks Enter NBA Finals as Betting Favorites Over Lakers
FanDuel Sportsbook lists the New York Knicks as heavy favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers in their next head-to-head matchup. Both teams finished the 2025-26 regular season with identical 53-29 records. The Knicks earned the East's third seed behind a 30-10 home mark, while the Lakers took the West's fourth seed with a plus-1.7 net rating. Jalen Brunson averaged 26.0 points and 6.8 assists on 46.7 percent shooting during the regular season and has led New York to a 2-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals. Luka Doncic posted 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game for the Lakers after his midseason trade from Dallas.
