LeBron James was supposed to play, but he won't be available. The Knicks are coming off a very impressive win over the Clippers. When Derrick Rose plays at a high level the Knicks look capable of coming out of the East and playing in the NBA Finals. Go New York, Go New York, Go!

This spread is surely going to drop a few points with the news that LeBron James is not playing -- he now plans to return Wednesday. Of course, Dennis Schroder remains out, too, for L.A. I do think the Lakers likely will win straight up without those two as the Knicks are on the tail end of a long road trip, but I'll take the points.