The Knicks (40-27) are favored by 4.5 points over the Warriors (35-31) in tonight’s non-conference matchup. New York is 4th in the Eastern Conference, while Golden State is 9th in the West.
Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET at Chase Center in San Francisco. ESPN will have the TV coverage.
New York Knicks Preview
The Knicks are 40-27 this season after winning three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 4th place and are 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
This season, the Knicks have been the underdog in 29 of their 67 games and have gone 11-18 in those games. As the underdog, they have gone 13-16 against the spread.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 23-43-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 212 at BetMGM is lower than the average of 219.8 in their games this season.
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Kings by a score of 98-91. They were 3.5-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win.
The Knicks will be looking to continue their strong play on the road, where they are 18-14 this season. As the underdog, they are 13-16 ATS on the road.
Heading into their matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks are 24th in the NBA in scoring at 111.9 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (113.5) than at home (110.5).
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40.3% of their games. They have also struggled to keep up with the league’s pace, ranking 30th in possessions per game.
In terms of shooting, the Knicks are 25th in field goal percentage at 46%. They have been effective inside the arc, making 52% of their two-point attempts (23rd), but are just 18th in three-point shooting at 36%.
Coming into the game, the Knicks defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 31.3% of their games. Currently, they are 2nd in the NBA at 107.8 points per game allowed. Most recently, the Knicks’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 91 points to the Kings.
Golden State Warriors Preview
Golden State is 36-29 against the spread this season, including a 14-19 mark at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games. As the favorite, the Warriors are 21-21 ATS this season.
The Warriors have an O/U record of 32-33-1 this season, and their games have averaged 235.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 212, and all of their games have had higher lines than that.
In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Lakers by a score of 128-121. They were 2-point underdogs going into the game and have moved to 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 35-31.
For the season, the Warriors are 28-14 as the favorite and have gone 7-17 as the underdog. When favored, they have a scoring differential of +5 points per game.
In Western Conference play, the Warriors are 18-23 compared to 17-8 against non-conference opponents. On the road, Golden State is 18-14 and 17-17 at home.
At home, the Warriors are averaging 117.7 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in the league with 118.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Golden State is 7th at 100.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 2nd in the NBA with 14.8 made threes per game. They are also 3rd in three-point attempts at 39.4 per contest. For the season, Golden State has made 37% of their three-point attempts.
So far, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the league at 47%. When it comes to assists, Golden State is 5th at 29 per game.
At this time, the Warriors’ defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 116.8 points per game. Golden State’s defense is currently forcing 13.8 turnovers per game, which is 23rd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.3 rejections per game.
Last season, the Knicks and Warriors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Warriors have the leg up at 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 215 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times, the Knicks have matched up against the Warriors on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Warriors vs. Knicks in New York
For a point-spread bet in this Knicks vs. Warriors matchup, we’re leaning towards the Knicks at +4.5. Although our projections show the Warriors winning 110-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Knicks for the point-spread. Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 212, and our model predicts the Knicks and Warriors to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the over.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Knicks +4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 212