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A matchup featuring an NBA squad on a roll, the New York Knicks (17-13 overall and 8-2 during their past 10 games), and the Golden State Warriors (15-16) will take place at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2022. The Knicks are 5.5-point favorites as they aim to continue their hot streak. The over/under for the matchup is 221.5 points.
How to bet Knicks vs. Warriors
New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -221 odds to pick up the win, while the Warriors are listed at +182 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 221.5 points.
Knicks vs. Warriors Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Warriors Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Knicks are 16-13-1 this season. New York has been chosen as the favorite in 12 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (75%) in those games. Knicks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 41.9% of the time (13 out of 31 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Warriors are 14-17-0 this year. Golden State has won 20% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (2-8). Warriors games this year have eclipsed the over/under 58.1% of the time (18 out of 31 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 30 | 22.5 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Jalen Brunson | 30 | 20.8 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| RJ Barrett | 30 | 19.4 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 30 | 9.6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Cameron Reddish | 20 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | 31 | 19 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Klay Thompson | 25 | 18.4 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3.8 |
| Draymond Green | 27 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 27 | 7.1 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Kevon Looney | 31 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
Knicks vs. Warriors Injury Report
Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga: Probable (Knee), Klay Thompson: Probable (Knee), Stephen Curry: Out (Shoulder), Andrew Wiggins: Out (Adductor), Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
With 114.1 points per game on offense, New York ranks 14th in the NBA. At the other end, it cedes 112.2 points per contest, which ranks 12th in the league. The Knicks are averaging 116 points per game when playing at home. In road games, they are averaging 112.5 points per contest. The Knicks have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 113.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.9 points fewer than the 114.1 they’ve scored this year.
New York, who is 20th in the league with 11.2 made threes per game, is shooting just 32.8% from beyond the arc, which is fifth-worst in the NBA. The Knicks have taken 62.5% two-pointers and 37.5% from beyond the arc this year. Of the team’s baskets, 72.8% are two-pointers and 27.2% are threes.
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State is the third-best team in the league in points scored (117.3 per game) and 25th in points conceded (116.6). The Warriors score 120.2 points per game at home, and 114.9 on the road. The Warriors are posting 116.4 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than their average for the season (117.3).
In 2022-23 Golden State is best in the league in 3-point makes (16.4 per game), and fourth-best in 3-point percentage (38.1%). The Warriors take 48.1% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 38.4% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they take 51.9% of their shots, with 61.6% of their makes coming from there.
Our pick to win this game is the Knicks, and we expect that Warriors will cover the spread (Knicks -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 221.5 points.
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