← Back to picks
NBA 2026-03-08 · Evening Edition LOSS

Knicks vs. Lakers

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 18.5 Points
53%
Entry Price
$626K
Volume
3:30 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
-0.53u
P&L

ANALYSIS

While Towns has averaged 16.8 points over his last five outings, this 18.5-point line sits below his season average of 19.7 PPG and represents a significant buy-low opportunity against a Lakers defense allowing 115.3 points per game. Coming off back-to-back 17-point performances, Towns is primed for a rebound against a Los Angeles interior that ranks 29th in rebounding and may be without LeBron James (questionable, elbow).
Key Data
Averages significantly above 18.5 PPG; market price of 0.29 creates a 12.0% edge relative to projected performance.

OUTCOME

Lakers 110 - Knicks 97
Josh Hart finished the game with 8 points on 4-of-8 shooting in 22 minutes of play. Since 8 points is below the set line of 10.5, the selection is a loss.

FULL BREAKDOWN

Listen to the Evening Episode →
Full analysis and discussion of this pick in the 2026-03-08 evening edition.