Warriors vs. Knicks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The Golden State Warriors (30-27) visit the New York Knicks (35-24) after winning six road games in a row. The Warriors are favored by only 3 points in the contest, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The matchup has an over/under of 223.5.
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Warriors and Knicks Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
In games they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Warriors are 12-13 against the spread.
The Knicks have a 4-11-2 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
The two teams average a combined 9.5 more points per game (233) than this matchup’s total of 223.5 points.
Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 227.3 points per game, 3.8 more than the point total for this matchup.
The average over/under the Warriors have had in their matchups this season is 13.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The average point total for New York this year is 0.2 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Golden State’s ATS record is 30-25-2 this season.
The Knicks’ ATS record is 30-27-2 this year.
Warriors Stats & Insights
The Warriors have a +108 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.8 points per game. They’re putting up 119.2 points per game to rank sixth in the league and are allowing 117.4 per contest to rank 18th in the NBA.
The Warriors prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 3.7 boards. They are recording 46.6 rebounds per game (second in the league) compared to their opponents’ 42.9 per contest.
Golden State makes 15.1 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 2.1 more than its opponents (13.0).
The Warriors rank 11th in the league by averaging 119.0 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 18th in the NBA, allowing 117.1 points per 100 possessions.
The Warriors’ offense has been much worse in home games (117.5 PPG) compared to away games (121.3 PPG). Likewise, their defense has been worse when playing at home (117.7 PPG allowed) compared to away games (116.9 PPG allowed).
Knicks Stats & Insights
The Knicks put up 113.8 points per game (19th in league) while allowing 109.9 per outing (third in NBA). They have a +229 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 3.9 points per game.
New York averages 45.6 rebounds per game (fifth in league) while allowing 40.3 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.3 boards per game.
The Knicks connect on 13.1 three-pointers per game (13th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.9. They shoot 36.8% from deep, and their opponents shoot 37.4%.
The Knicks average 119.2 points per 100 possessions (eighth in league), while conceding 115.1 points per 100 possessions (10th in NBA).
New York is scoring fewer points at home (113.0 per game) than on the road (114.6).
Warriors Key Players to Watch
The Warriors active leader in points and assists this season is Stephen Curry, who puts up 27.5 points per game to go with 5.1 assists.
Kevon Looney averages 4.7 points per game while adding 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Warriors.
The Warriors get 4.9 three-pointers per game out of Curry.
Curry averages 0.8 steals per game, while Trayce Jackson-Davis swats 0.9 shots per contest.
Knicks Key Players to Watch
Josh Hart grabs 7.2 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game, and 8.5 points per game.
Donte DiVincenzo has per-game averages of 13.9 points, 2.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds this season.
DiVincenzo averages 3.2 made threes per game.
The Knicks’ defensive efforts get a boost from DiVincenzo’s 1.2 steals and Precious Achiuwa’s 1.1 blocks per game.
Over (223.5)
Knicks 117 – Warriors 113
