New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction, NBA Odds
The Knicks hit the court for their third game in four nights after dropping a 132-115 decision in Denver on Tuesday, and have now fallen to defeat in 10 of 12 contests. The Warriors return home after getting outclassed in Wednesday’s 111-85 loss to Utah, but have won nine of 10 on home hardwood.
Not surprisingly, the Knicks look to Thursday’s contest pegged as lengthy 10-point underdogs, while the Warriors have soared to massive -500 moneyline favourites. The total sits at 217.0, with both the OVER and UNDER sporting -110 odds.
Knicks vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
Thursday night’s matchup at Chase Arena marks the second of two regular season meetings between these clubs. The Warriors romped to a 105-96 win when they visited Madison Square Garden as 5.5-point chalk on December 14, and have defeated the Knicks in 12 of 14 meetings since 2014. However, the Dubs’ two losses during that stretch have come in their past two home dates, capped by a crushing 119-104 loss to New York while favoured by five points in January 2021.
The Warriors have also been streaky performers at the sportsbooks during their recent domination of the Knicks, covering in just five of 10 clashes. Golden State is also a middling 3-3 against the spread in their past six versus New York while perched as double-digit favourites. The total has gone UNDER in the past two head-to-head matchups, with the Knicks averaging just 101 points per game. However, recent dates in the Bay Area have tended to be higher scoring with the OVER going 3-1.
The Warriors’ streakiness also extends to their recent overall outings. Outright winners in nine of 10, the Dubs have covered on just four occasions during that stretch, and are a dismal 3-6-1 against the spread in their past 10 as double-digit chalk. Now winless in six straight on the road, the Knicks have fallen to defeat by an average margin of 10.7 points during that stretch.
New York Knicks
The Knicks put up little resistance in Tuesday’s loss in Denver. After keeping things close during an entertaining opening frame, the Nuggets took control of the contest with a stunning 22-2 run. Now buried in 12th place in the East, the Knicks could end up being sellers before Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline, with Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker reportedly being shopped. Any major moves would further deplete a lineup already missing RJ Barrett, who is listed as doubtful for Thursday due to an ankle injury.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors will be looking to atone after suffering their most lopsided defeat of the season on Wednesday. And history is on their side. The Dubs are 6-1 in games immediately following defeats in which they have failed to score 100 points, and are 4-0 when in home games immediately following a road loss. Golden State has also been steady in the second half of back-to-back contests this season, averaging 122.3 points per game during their current 3-0 run.
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