Golden State had quite the fourth quarter in a 128-100 victory at Madison Square Garden over the Knicks on Oct. 26. Trailing by three entering the fourth, the Warriors destroyed New York 47-16 in that quarter, setting a franchise record with that plus-31 point differential in a fourth quarter in the shot clock era. It was one point shy of the overall team record in any quarter. Kevin Durant scored 25 of his 41 points in the quarter.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Durant is the clear story line for this game because the next time the Knicks and Warriors face off, KD could be wearing New York on his uniform. The scuttlebutt around the NBA is that Durant could opt to leave the Warriors next summer in free agency and sign with the Knicks. For one, all NBA plays revere playing in the basketball mecca of Madison Square Garden. Durant scored a career-best 54 points there in 2013.

Secondly, Durant would obviously cash in big-time with off-the-court marketing possibilities in the media capital of the world. Thirdly, KD would take on mythical status in the Big Apple (and NBA) if he were to turn that moribund franchise around. In that earlier meeting, a billboard was up near Madison Square Garden urging Durant to come to New York, and fans cheered him most of the game.

The Warriors have won the past nine in this series. New York is just 6-13 ATS in the past 19 vs. Golden State.

New York Knicks

The Knicks are so bad it’s really a win just when they cover the spread. They did Monday at +11 in a 111-101 loss in Portland. It was New York’s 14^th loss in the past 16 games. Portland led by just one at the half but came out of the break with a 9-0 run and pushed its lead to as many as 18 points in the third quarter. Knicks season leading scorer Tim Hardaway Jr. was just 2-for-12 for five points. Former Trail Blazer Noah Vonleh (16 points, 14 rebounds) and Enes Kanter (18 points, 14 rebounds) were bright spots with double-doubles.

The Knicks are 7-2 ATS in their past nine vs. the West. We’re taking them ATS here simply because that number is so big.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors were 127-123 winners in Sacramento on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 vs. the Kings this season. The teams combined to make 41 three-pointers, setting an NBA record. It was also the first game ever where both clubs made at least 20. Steph Curry continued his hot play with 42 points, making 10-for-20 from deep. He’s second in the NBA in scoring at 29.4 ppg. Durant is third at 28.5 ppg and had 29 points.

Guard Shaun Livingston, an anchor of the second unit, was questionable with a sore knee, played but only lasted four minutes. The Warriors look to end a 0-7 ATS streak at home vs. teams with a losing road record.

Injuries

New York

Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 04 / 19

Mario Hezonja (SF)

Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 04 / 19

Lance Thomas (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 08 / 04 / 19

Emmanuel Mudiay (PG)

out for season Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 19

DeAndre Jordan (C)

Doub Wed Rest - 03 / 04 / 19

Isaiah Hicks (PF)

Prob Tues Hip - 02 / 04 / 19

Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)

Prob Sun Back - 01 / 04 / 19

Frank Ntilikina (PG)

out for season Groin - 24 / 03 / 19

Allonzo Trier (SG)

Out Wed Calf - 20 / 03 / 19

Noah Vonleh (PF)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 15 / 03 / 19

Golden State

Kevon Looney (C)

Prob Thurs Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19

Kevon Looney (C)

Ques Fri Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Sun Calf - 31 / 05 / 19

Shaun Livingston (PG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 27 / 05 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 05 / 19

Kevon Looney (C)

Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 05 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 07 / 05 / 19

Shaun Livingston (PG)

Prob Wed Hip - 07 / 05 / 19

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Wed Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19

DeMarcus Cousins (C)

Prob Thurs Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19

Injuries

New York

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 10 / 04 / 19	1-0	0-1	+ -
Smith Jr. is dealing with a sore left knee but is projected to play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Mario Hezonja (SF)	Prob Wed	Illness - 09 / 04 / 19	2-0	0-2	+ -
Hezonja was absent from the lineup during the previous game with an illness but the symptoms will subside in time for Wednesday's matchup with the Pistons.
Lance Thomas (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 08 / 04 / 19	2-0	0-2	+ -
Thomas missed the last game due to a personal matter but is likely to face the Pistons on Wednesday.
Emmanuel Mudiay (PG)	out for season	Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 19	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Mudiay is sidelined with a sore left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
DeAndre Jordan (C)	Doub Wed	Rest - 03 / 04 / 19	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Jordan is unlikely to play against the Magic on Wednesday as he is expected to receive a day of rest.
Isaiah Hicks (PF)	Prob Tues	Hip - 02 / 04 / 19	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Hicks has sat out the previous three games with a sore left hip but is likely to draw back into the lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)	Prob Sun	Back - 01 / 04 / 19	3-3	2-3-1	+ -
Smith Jr. has been sidelined soreness in his lower back but is expected to suit up against the Wizards on Sunday.
Frank Ntilikina (PG)	out for season	Groin - 24 / 03 / 19	3-6	3-5-1	+ -
Ntilikina will miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season due to a sore groin.
Allonzo Trier (SG)	Out Wed	Calf - 20 / 03 / 19	3-8	5-5-1	+ -
Trier sustained a strained left calf and will not return Wednesday against the Pistons.
Noah Vonleh (PF)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 15 / 03 / 19	5-9	6-7-1	+ -
Vonleh will miss an undetermined length of time due to a sprained right ankle and a right foot contusion.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kevon Looney (C)	Prob Thurs	Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19	0-1	0-2	+ -
Looney is expected to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors despite leaving the last game after aggravating his right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture.
Kevon Looney (C)	Ques Fri	Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19	1-3	3-2	+ -
Looney suffered a right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture to his collarbone and it is unknown if he will return against the Raptors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Sun	Calf - 31 / 05 / 19	1-3	4-2	+ -
Iguodala is nursing left calf soreness but it is likely he will play against the Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Shaun Livingston (PG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 27 / 05 / 19	1-3	4-2	+ -
Livingston is expected to play against the Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a sore left knee.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Thurs	Calf - 19 / 05 / 19	2-4	5-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with tightness in his left calf but is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors.
Kevon Looney (C)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 15 / 05 / 19	4-4	6-4	+ -
Looney is likely to partake in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers despite left knee soreness.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 07 / 05 / 19	4-7	7-5-1	+ -
Iguodala has a hyperextended left knee but is expected to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets.
Shaun Livingston (PG)	Prob Wed	Hip - 07 / 05 / 19	4-7	7-5-1	+ -
Livingston is battling soreness in his left hip but is likely to suit up against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Wed	Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19	7-10	11-7-1	+ -
Green is nursing a right wrist injury but is projected to suit up against the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
DeMarcus Cousins (C)	Prob Thurs	Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19	8-11	12-8-1	+ -
Cousins will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after recovering from a tear in his left quadriceps.

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