NBA Bets & Predictions: Warriors vs. Knicks (Tuesday)
There’s an exciting doubleheader on TNT tonight.
It’ll begin with the Golden State Warriors on the road against the New York Knicks. Then, in the second game, we’ll get the Clippers against the Suns.
I’ve got a best bet for Warriors vs. Knicks below.
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Tuesday’s Best NBA Bets: Warriors vs. Knicks
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Warriors vs. Knicks
The New York Knicks finished a two-game road trip with wins against the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat. In all honesty, both games could’ve gone either way. However, the Knicks found a way. That’s what good teams do.
They’re now 40-20 on the season but Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as questionable tonight.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors look completely different with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. The Warriors picked up their 33rd win last night after Curry’s 21-point double-double against the Hornets. Meanwhile, Butler only took seven shots in 31 minutes but has been terrific on the defensive end.
The Warriors should be able to get good looks against the Knicks. After all, New York ranks 26th in the NBA in defensive effective field goal percentage. That said, the Knicks have Mitchell Robinson back in the lineup, which should at least help around the rim and on the defensive glass.
Additionally, the Knicks have held teams to a 17.3% free throw rate, which is the sixth-best in the NBA. It’s unlikely the Warriors live at the foul line, especially on the road.
On the other hand, the Knicks have been much more consistent offensively this season. They’ve scored 121 points per 100 possessions and have added a 56.9% effective field goal percentage. Golden State has the defense to get stops against the Knicks and matches up very well against them.
With the Warriors struggling to get to the foul line and the Knicks not getting anything easy, consider the under in this one.
Pick: Under 229.5 Points (-110)