At 10:00 ET, the Knicks (40-27) will take on the Warriors (35-31) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors are 9th in the Western Conference.

Golden State is favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 212. The game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on ESPN.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +4.5

This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, March 18th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Warriors.
  • Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 17 threes.

Does New York Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Today, the Knicks are looking to extend their winning streak to four games. In their most recent game, they defeated the Kings by a score of 98-91. The Knicks were 3.5-point underdogs going into the game.

New York’s O/U record for the season is 23-43-1, and they have hit the under in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 219.8 points per game compared to today’s line of 212.

As the underdog, the Knicks have a scoring differential of -3.1 points per game. On the road, they are 13-16 ATS as the underdog and 11-18 straight-up. Their ATS record as the underdog is 13-16.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 4th place with a record of 40-27. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-15 and 8-5 in their division. On the road, the Knicks are 18-14.

When it comes to scoring, the Knicks are 24th in the NBA at 111.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.5 points per game compared to 110.5 at home (27th).

So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 94.9 possessions per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Knicks are 25th in the league at 46%. Inside the arc, they are shooting 52% (23rd), while they are 18th in three-point shooting at 36%.

The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 107.8 points per contest. For the season, New York is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.8 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.8%.

Can the Warriors Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Golden State is 36-29 ATS this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games. At home, the Warriors are 14-19 ATS compared to 22-10 on the road.

The Warriors are 28-14 as the favorite this season, and they are favored by 4.5 points today. In games where they are favored, Golden State has gone 21-21 ATS with a scoring margin of +5 points per game.

When looking at their O/U record, the Warriors are 32-33-1 for the season. Today’s line of 212 is lower than all of their previous games, which have averaged 232.7 points. Golden State’s games have averaged 235.2 points per game.

In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Lakers by a score of 128-121. They were 2-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 36-29. The O/U line for that game was 233.5.

The win over the Lakers moved the Warriors to 35-31 on the season, which is currently 9th in the Western Conference. Against Western Conference teams, Golden State is 18-23 and 6-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division.

When playing at home, the Warriors are averaging 117.7 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, Golden State is 7th in scoring at 118.4 points per game. They have outscored the league average in 60.6% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Warriors are 7th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.

Golden State’s offense is heavily reliant on the three-point shot, as they are 2nd in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 14.8. They are also 3rd in three-point attempts. Overall, the Warriors are 16th in field goal percentage and 18th in two-point shooting percentage.

When it comes to free throws, Golden State is 21st in both attempts and makes. In terms of assists, the Warriors are 5th in the NBA with an average of 29 per game. Finally, they are 4th in offensive rebounds.

At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 19th, allowing 116.8 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.5% and allowing 35.7% from beyond the arc.