Are you in need of Knicks vs. Warriors predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Warriors are on the road to face the Knicks on Thursday, Feb 29 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 222.5, and the Warriors are favored by 4.5. Below you’ll find our Knicks vs. Warriors player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Warriors -4.5
- Total 222.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 29
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: TNT
Warriors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 130 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, New York has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Will the Warriors Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Golden State is 4.5-point favorites against the Knicks today. So far this season, the Warriors have been the favorite in 36 of their 57 games and have gone 24-12 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +4.3 PPG.
On the road, the Warriors have won six straight games and have an ATS record of 18-8 for the season. Their straight-up road record is 14-12. In the Western Conference, they are 10th and have a record of 30-27.
The Warriors’ O/U record for the season is 29-27-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 236.6 points, and today’s line is set at 222.5.
In their last game, the Warriors beat the Wizards by a score of 123-112. Golden State was favored by 10.5 points in that game, and they covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 245.
This season, the Warriors have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league. They are second in the NBA in made three-pointers per game at 15.1 and are 5th in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. Overall, they are 6th in the league in scoring at 119.2 points per game.
When looking at their scoring on the road compared to at home, the Warriors are averaging 121.3 points per game away from home compared to 117.5 at home. In terms of pace, Golden State is 8th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 47%. When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Golden State is 20th in free throw attempts per game.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 19th, allowing 117.4 points per game. Golden State’s defense is currently forcing 14 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 27th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.2 rejections per game.
Can New York Secure a Home Victory?
Currently 4.5-point underdogs at home, the Knicks have gone 9-17 straight-up as the underdog this season. In their last two games as the underdog, they have failed to cover the spread.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 22-36-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 223.7 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 222.5.
In their most recent game, the Knicks lost to the Pelicans by a score of 115-92. The O/U line for that game was 214 points, and New York was getting 6.5 points going into the game.
Despite the loss, the Knicks are still in good shape in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting in 4th place with a record of 35-24. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-13 and 7-4 in their division.
This season, the Knicks are 32-27 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last seven home games. On average, they are outscoring teams by 5.8 points per game at home.
At home this season, the Knicks are averaging 113.0 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 113.8 points per game. In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 95.5 possessions per game.
So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd at 46%. From three-point range, New York is shooting 36% (13th).
When it comes to assists, the Knicks are 29th in the NBA at 23.8 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 12th in attempts and 14th in makes at 18.1 per game. In terms of two-point shooting, New York is 23rd in the league at 53%.
The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 4th in the league, allowing an average of 109.9 points per contest. For the season, New York is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 20.1 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.6%.
Knicks vs. Warriors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 31.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. Our model predicts that Jalen Brunson will finish with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 31.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 31.5 Points (-123)
Knicks vs. Warriors Predictions
Our bet is on the Warriors for a win, and we project the score to be 124-102. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Warriors with the spread at -4.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Warriors and Knicks to reach a combined total of 226 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Warriors -4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook