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New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions: Luka Torched Indiana for 44, Now the Real Test Arrives

The New York Knicks (41-23), riding the Eastern Conference's most convincing stretch run at 16-5 in their last 21 games, fly into Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers (38-25) on Sunday, March 8, tipping off at 3:30 PM ET on ABC, one day after dismantling Denver 142-103 on the road while the Lakers pulled their own 128-117 win over Indiana with Luka Doncic torching the Pacers for 44 in the first three quarters. LeBron James (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are both questionable for Sunday, while Deandre Ayton returns after sitting out Friday, and Miles McBride remains out for New York through the playoffs following core muscle surgery. New York opens as a 3.5-point road favorite with the total at 227.5, a number that looks clean on paper but comes loaded with a LeBron health question that could swing this line before tip, a Jalen Brunson who has quietly gone cold since the All-Star break, and a Lakers squad that is 19-12 at home and absolutely has the firepower to keep this one competitive.

OC Staff
March 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
3 Minute Read
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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction: Tatum Returns, Allen Sits, and 224.5 Looks Like a Gift

The Boston Celtics (42-21) visit Rocket Arena on Sunday, March 8 to face the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-24) in an ABC national showcase with genuine East playoff-seeding stakes, tipping off at 1:00 PM ET. Jarrett Allen is out with knee tendinitis, Donovan Mitchell is probable after sitting four straight games with a groin issue, and Jayson Tatum clears the injury report entirely for his first road start since tearing his Achilles last May. Cleveland opened as a slim home favorite, with the line sitting between Cavaliers -1 and -1.5 depending on the book, and the total ranging from 223.5 to 224.5 across books. Two bottom-five pace teams on the floor, the #1 defense in the NBA showing up on the road, and a starting center on the shelf for the home squad: 224.5 is a number bettors should find very interesting.

OC Staff
March 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
3 Minute Read