New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors Free Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, NBA

The NBA’s top scoring team will be a 12-point favorite on the road at Madison Square Garden, when the Golden State Warriors (4-1) go head-to-head with the New York Knicks (1-4). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 229.5 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Betting Odds

The Warriors come in on a high note after easily covering the 10.5-point spread against the Washington Wizards in their last contest, 144-122. The Knicks, on the other hand, were thoroughly outplayed by the Miami Heat, 110-87, and were not able to cover as 8-point underdogs. The Golden State game finished 30 points over the projected point total of 236, while the New York game finished 21 points under the projected point total of 218.

The Warriors held the Wizards to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below the 26.3 mark opponents have averaged against Golden State this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.547). New York, meanwhile, held Miami to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.3 (below their season average of 32.9). New York’s Damyean Dotson led the way, putting up 20 points and 10 rebounds. Golden State received a boost from Stephen Curry, who recorded 51 points.

The inefficient offense of New York will square off against the stingy defense of Golden State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Knicks rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Warriors are fifth in defensive efficiency. The Warriors should have the edge on that end of the court. ,

Games involving the Warriors tend to go under the total (60.0 percent). Golden State has a phenomenal 4-1 straight up (SU) record, but they are just 2-3 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Golden State, games featuring the Knicks also have typically gone under the projected point total (60.0 percent). Although New York struggles winning games outright (1-4 SU), they have a phenomenal record ATS (4-1).

The Warriors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Golden State won 125-111. Golden State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Warriors made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Knicks were just 7-9 (77.8 percent).

Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks Odds Pick

NBA Pick: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • The Warriors rank first in blocks per game (7.1) while the Knicks rank 11th (5.0).
  • Golden State ranks first in fast break points per game (19.0) while New York ranks 29th (8.7).
  • The Warriors rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while the Knicks rank 24th (15.4).
  • Golden State ranks ninth in steals per game (8.0) while New York ranks 27th (6.8).
  • New York averages 46.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Golden State ranks 21st in points allowed in the paint per game (46.8).
  • The Knicks rank seventh in second chance points per game (13.4) while the Warriors rank 28th (10.6).
  • The Warriors rank 14th in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while the Knicks rank 29th (23.8).
  • Golden State averages 43.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the league. New York ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (43.6).
  • Golden State averages 28.7 assists per game, which ranks first in the NBA. New York ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (23.9).
  • New York is 15-4 when they allow under 100 points, while Golden State is 23-7.
  • In games where they score more than 100 points, the Knicks are 29-33 and the Warriors are 74-17.
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