Tonight’s cross-conference matchup features the Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks. Steph Curry is expected to play with his ankle injury. Karl-Anthony Towns is also listed as questionable due to personal reasons. Everything else says that both sides should have the full complement of players.
The hosts are on a three-game winning streak. Today’s away side is winners of four of their last five. This Warriors team upgraded their roster with Jimmy Butler. He’ll be charged with attempting to stop an offense that’s led by Jalen Brunson.
Over/Under for Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks
This line is about right. Both offenses can get going and don’t need to get particularly hot for this over to hit. Defense can be something of an issue for these sides as well. It could be close, but expect a lot of points in this one.
The home team will have difficulty in containing either Butler or Curry for the full 48 minutes. On the other end, the roadside will have their struggles with the pick-and-roll operation that’s spearheaded with Brunson in charge. Going with the under is too risky.
Final Pick: Over 229.5 (-115)
Moneyline/Spread for Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks
This is a rare instance where the line is completely off. Before explaining further, it needs to always be said that any given regular season game is individually hard to predict. More likely than not, the visitors cover, and if someone is feeling particularly bold, picking them outright would provide a better payout.
Taking a safer profit would be to go with the Bayside team that is making an East Coast trip. Steve Kerr is still figuring out rotations and fit. The new-look team is playing well together so far, and their talent is too much to warrant being an underdog by this margin.
