Knicks vs. Warriors Free Pick
GOLDEN STATE, CA (The Spread) – The Knicks look to build off of their impressive season-opening win over the Celtics when they travel West tonight to take on the Warriors at 10:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Knicks as 4.5-point favorites over the Warriors, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 205.5 points. New York is 1-0 on the year after defeating Boston 106-104 as a 5-point favorite, while Golden State is 1-1 after losing to the Clippers on Christmas Day but beating Chicago the following evening.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Warriors opened as a 2.5-point favorite but the line has shot up since then. Now Golden State is either a 4.5 or 5-point underdog at most sports books, while the over/under total is up to 205.5 after opening at 204.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 5,400-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 88% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Knicks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take New York. According to latest NBA trends, the Knicks are 5-1 against the number in their last six road games and 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus the Western Conference. The Warriors, meanwhile, are 2-6 against the number in their last eight games as a home underdog of between 0.5 to 4.5 points, and 1-5 ATS in their last six games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Look for New York to overpower Golden State with its solid frontcourt duo of Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire.
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