The New York Knicks (12-15) attempt to stave off a recent losing spree when they host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Knicks are on a three-game losing skid with six losses in the last seven games to fall to 12-15. The Warriors are 22-5 after Monday's win over the Pacers, and Stephen Curry aims to make history on Tuesday as he pursues the NBA's all-time career record for 3-pointers. He needs to make just two to surpass Ray Allen's mark of 2,973. Medical protocols will keep RJ Barrett, Quentin Grimes and Obi Toppin out for the Knicks in this matchup. Klay Thompson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (knee) remain out for Golden State, while Otto Porter Jr. (rest) will sit this one out.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as a five-point favorite for this 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over-under, is 211.5 in the latest Warriors vs. Knicks odds. Before locking in any Knicks vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Knicks and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Knicks vs. Warriors:
- Warriors vs. Knicks spread: Warriors -5
- Warriors vs. Knicks over-under: 211.5 points
- Warriors vs. Knicks money line: Warriors -200, Knicks +170
- GSW: The Warriors are 2-1 against the spread with no days off
- NYK: The Knicks are 4-10 against the spread in home games
Why the Warriors can cover
Golden State is operating at a tremendous level this season, with elite marks on both sides. The Warriors rank in the top five in offensive efficiency and field-goal percentage, with league-leading marks in assists and assist percentage. Golden State is also No. 1 in the NBA in defensive efficiency on a per-possession basis, including league-leading marks in field-goal percentage allowed and defensive rebound rate.
Opponents are producing the third-fewest assists in the NBA against the Warriors, with Golden State also ranking in the top five in steals. New York is shooting only 43.8 percent from the floor and 49.6 percent from 2-point range this season, well below-average in both areas, and the Knicks are No. 27 in the NBA in assists (21.5 per game) on offense and No. 27 in the NBA in turnovers created (12.7 per game) on defense.
Why the Knicks can cover
New York's defense is playing well in a lot of areas, and the Knicks ranked in the top five of the NBA in defensive efficiency last season. However, Tom Thibodeau's team has improved on the offensive end, with some impressive metrics to back up that growth. The Knicks are No. 6 in the NBA in 3-pointers, making 13.2 per game, and New York is above-average in both free-throw attempts (20.8 per game) and free-throw accuracy (78.4 percent).
The Knicks are in the top 10 in the NBA in offensive rebound rate, securing 28.4 percent of missed shots, and New York is generating 14.1 second-chance points per game. The Knicks are above-average in ball security, committing only 13.9 turnovers per game, and New York is allowing only 14.6 points off those turnovers, a top-five mark in the NBA.
How to make Knicks vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine's model is projecting five made 3-pointers for Curry in this matchup as he easily gets the record. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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