Warriors vs. Knicks odds, score prediction, start time: 2024 NBA picks, Feb. 29 best bets from proven model – CBS Sports
The New York Knicks (35-24) have the Golden State Warriors (30-27) coming into town in a cross-conference matchup on Thursday evening. Golden State has been playing good basketball lately. The Warriors are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 123-112 in their last outing. New York hopes to get back to winning ways at home on Thursday. On Feb. 27, the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Knicks 115-92. Jalen Brunson (neck) is questionable for New York.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Warriors are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Warriors vs. Knicks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. Before making any Knicks vs. Warriors picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 63-39 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Knicks. You can visit SportsLine to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Knicks vs. Warriors:
- Warriors vs. Knicks spread: Golden State -4.5
- Warriors vs. Knicks over/under: 223.5 points
- Warriors vs. Knicks money line: Golden State -174, New York +145
- NYK: The Knicks are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games at home
- GSW: The Warriors are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games
- Warriors vs. Knicks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Jalen Brunson is one of the most effective playmakers in the league right now. The Villanova product has the offensive capability to attack from all three levels while being a reliable playmaker. The 27-year-old is sixth in the NBA in scoring (27.7) and 13th in assists (6.7). In his last game, Brunson stuffed the stat sheet with 35 points and 12 assists.
Guard Donte DiVincenzo has made such an impact this season. DiVincenzo plays with high energy and has a knockdown jumper on the perimeter. He also has good instincts on the defensive end. DiVincenzo averages 13.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and shoots 41.6% from downtown. On Tuesday, he totaled 23 points, four boards, and made seven 3-pointers. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Warriors can cover
Guard Stephen Curry is still an elite difference-maker in the NBA. The 10-time All-Star ranks seventh in scoring (27.5) and leads the team in assists (5.1). In the Feb. 22 win over the Lakers, Curry dropped 32 points and eight assists. He’s knocking down 45.5% of his field goals and 41% of his 3-point attempts this season.
Forward Jonathan Kuminga has superb athleticism to soar above the rim. Kuminga gets downhill consistently and creates efficient looks around the rim. The 21-year-old logs 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per contest. In his last game, Kuminga finished with 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Knicks vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 233 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Warriors vs. Knicks, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 63-39 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
