The Golden State Warriors are on the road in New York tonight for a battle with the struggling New York Knicks. After a concerning start to the season that led many to believe the dynasty in Golden State was over, the group of savvy veterans have turned the tide, winning 11 of their last 14 games to move up to the 10th seed in the West. They are now just three and a half games out of the sixth seed, which would help them avoid the play-in tournament. That alone would be a win for their season.
When healthy, the Knicks were establishing themselves as a true threat in the East. However, injuries struck, and they have regressed significantly. They have gone 3-7 in their last 10. To make matters worse, Jalen Brunson missed the last game against the Pelicans on Tuesday. He is questionable yet again for tonight’s matchup, which would certainly impact the outcome of the game.
This contest is shaping up to be one to pick a few player props as opposed to being the NBA on TNT Thursday thriller it was meant to be. If you’re looking for betting insight for this one, check below for the live odds at top-rated sportsbooks for the game and additional betting information, including player props.
Warriors vs. Knicks odds: Point spread, moneyline and total
Here are the latest NBA betting lines for Warriors vs. Knicks:
Golden State Warriors betting news and analysis
After a nearly two-month absence due to injury, Chris Paul returned to action on Tuesday. He finished with nine points on 3-for-5 from deep in a 123-112 win over the Wizards. His plus/minus for the game was 17, which is huge for their second unit.
His return is a much-welcomed boost for the Warriors, whose remaining strength of schedule ranks near the bottom of the league. If their streak continues, they could be headed for another surprising run, like their 2022 campaign.
Although much fire power may not be needed against the Knicks tonight due to all their injuries, it’s worth noting that Andrew Wiggins will be out for personal reasons. He may be having a down season, but he has performed well as of late. In February, he had his best month of the season shooting the ball from the field and from deep, which led to his highest scoring total all year.
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New York Knicks betting news and analysis
Brunson is a game time decision for the game tonight. If he doesn’t play, their top three players would all be absent. They may not pull it out a victory given the circumstances, but it does provide opportunities for their supporting cast to grow even more confident for the road ahead.
In February during the heart of the injury onslaught, multiple players have taken their games to new heights and are worth betting consideration on the player prop market tonight. That includes Josh Hart, who is averaging 13.4 points per game this month. That’s five more points than any other month this season.
Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 22.3 points per game this month, which is seven more points than any other month this season. The bulk of his production is coming from beyond the three-point line. He is shooting 39% from deep in February on 12 attempts a game. His total on three pointers are a great wager option.
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Warriors vs. Knicks player props picks
BetMGM has a variety of competitive player prop options for the game tonight. Check out the options below we found that are worth a look for your NBA parlay plays tonight.
Steph Curry player props
- OVER 26.5 points (-120)
- UNDER 4.5 assists (+100)
Draymond Green player props
- OVER 7.5 points (+100)
- OVER 6.5 rebounds (-130)
Warriors vs. Knicks prediction ATS
Monitoring Brunson’s availability is critical to this line. For the sake of this prediction, let’s assume he plays. The Warriors must now adjust due to lineup impacts – the return of Paul and the non-injury absence of Wiggins. It’s slight on paper, but it could certainly impact the outcome. Both teams have been in tight contests lately, and we expect another one in primetime.
Prediction: Knicks
