The New York Knicks play host to the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Here’s a Knicks vs. Warriors prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Warriors pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors have been in a slump, as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to snap a four-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Timberwolves in a 127-117 loss on Friday. Brandin Podziemski led the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points, while Gui Santos chipped in with 17 points and eight assists. As a team, the Warriors shot just 40 percent from the field and 15 of 48 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Timberwolves and leaked 38 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 25 points, which was a shame because the Warriors were always fighting an uphill battle despite scoring 69 points in the second half.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great shape, as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Pacers in a 101-92 road win on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 29 points and nine assists on 11 of 25 shooting. OG Anunoby added 25 points with eight rebounds and five assists, while Mitchell Robinson tallied 12 points with 22 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Knicks shot just 42 percent from the field and eight of 28 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 15-point lead in the third quarter, but they made up for it in the fourth quarter, where they played solid defense to restrict the Pacers to just 18 points. The Knicks got next to nothing from their bench, as Jordan Clarkson led the reserves with just eight points.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 Sunday home games.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last three games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Warriors’ last eight games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Warriors’ last 10 games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five home games against the Warriors have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson has recorded 62 games with 3+ assists this season—the most of any player in the league.
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.3) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Will Richard ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
- Gary Payton II ranks 17th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.3).
Knicks vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors have ruled out Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis, Seth Curry, Al Horford and Draymond Green with Quinten Post listed as questionable, while the Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride with Josh Hart and Jeremy Sochan both questionable. The Warriors could really do with a win just for their own confidence at the moment and they were able to beat the Knicks by 126-113 back on Jan 15 but they are just so banged up right now with almost all their best players out injured. The Knicks haven’t been on fire, but they’ve been playing decent basketball lately with a relatively healthy squad and I think they can make light work of this depleted Warriors outfit in this one.