The Golden State Warriors have wrapped up a brutal stretch of the schedule that saw them play five road games in seven nights, but they did manage to go 4-1 SU in that span. Next up on the docket is a home date with the New York Knicks on Thursday, where the Dubs opened as healthy 14.5-point home favorites with a total of 227.
- The Knicks are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games on the road against the Warriors.
- The total has gone OVER in seven of the Warriors' last nine games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in six of the Knicks' last eight games on the road.
If the Knicks shoot like they did in Tuesday’s 113-111 setback to the Phoenix Suns, they’ll be in major trouble against the stacked Warriors. Carmelo Anthony went 3-for-15 from the floor in that game while Derrick Rose went 0-for-6 and managed two points in 10 minutes before leaving after experiencing back pain.
Golden State had no issues dispatching the Knicks last year, winning the two meetings by a total of 57 points.
The UNDER is a hot bet when the Knicks and Warriors collide. In the past five tilts between New York and Golden State, the UNDER is 4-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the New York Knicks listed as 14.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 227 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
A 2-0 result in favor of the Warriors is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors sit at 22-4 (12-13-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the New York Knicks are currently 14-11 (15-10 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Golden State is 13-12 OU and New York is 12-11-1 OU. This season the Golden State Warriors are 22-4 overall and 12-13-1 ATS against the number, while the New York Knicks are 14-11 and 15-10 ATS. As for the totals, Golden State is 13-12 on the OU, and New York is 12-11-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs New York injuries news.
The Warriors - Knicks betting odds would favor the Warriors if the lines were set according to power rankings. Golden State is rated No. 1 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the New York Knicks sit at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Golden State's No. 1-ranked offense averaging 117.81 PPG, against a New York Knicks defense that ranks No. 25 at 107.32 PPG. The Golden State Warriors field goal percentage has averaged 49.51% so far, more than the New York Knicks shooters have achieved on the year, 44.55% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 points and added 26 rebounds for a double-double, leading New York over Los Angeles, 118-112, on Sunday at STAPLES Center.
Golden State got 30 points from Klay Thompson en route to a 116-108 victory over Minnesota on Sunday at Target Center.
- New York is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
- New York is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
- New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
- Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Denver, Saturday, December 17th
Golden State home to Portland, Saturday, December 17th
