We’re back again with a betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s NBA slate as we take a look at this classic cross-conference matchup between iconic organizations. The Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) will take on the New York Knicks (32-16) as both teams are hot off recent wins.

One game before LeBron James made his annual visit to Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks were reminded yet again that Jalen Brunson is finally the James-esque superstar they've been searching for since James entered the NBA.

New York will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Knicks play Los Angeles. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

With JJ Redick and his staff sprouting mustaches, the Lakers go into New York in their out-of-state road trip finale hoping to build off routing the Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 134-96 victory against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. LA will battle a much more challenging opponent on Saturday, however, as the Lakers prepare to play the New York Knicks on the road. JJ Redick provided two important injury updates ahead of the Knicks game, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

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The NBA's all-time leading point scorer, LeBron James, delivered the goods once again as he tallied 24 points to lead the way for the Lakers, closely followed by Rui Hachimura (22) and Shake Milton (21).

The former Knick point guard had lots to say about the team's recent success ahead of their matchup against the Lakers.

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Hachimura (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. Hachimura appears to be on track to play in Saturday's game in New York despite dealing with left calf soreness.

John Ireland, a Lakers radio reporter, said he has heard something that isn't exactly hopeful regarding Anthony Davis' abdominal injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the more fascinating teams to watch this season. For every good win they have, they somehow have a horrible loss like th