Malik Beasley Points Prop is currently Over/Under 12.5 (-105/-125).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The matchup vs. the Knicks is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; opposing starting SGs have totaled the 25th-most shot attempts per game in the league this year (13.5).
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Knicks have given up the 4th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).
The matchup against New York is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 2.7 free throws per game this year when the Knicks are away from home (26th-most in the NBA).
Favors Under
The Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league while traveling this year, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).