New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 29/02/2024, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 29/02/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The Golden State Warriors will travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts are 35-24 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 30-27 and tenth in the Western Conference. 

The Golden State Warriors have been in top form lately, winning nine of their last 11 games after a comfortable 123-112 road victory over the Wizards on Tuesday. Klay Thompson led the scoring for the team with 25 points and six assists off the bench, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Currently, the Warriors rank sixth in scoring in the NBA, averaging 119.2 points per game, and they shoot 47.3% from the field (17th), including 38.0% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 117.4 points per game (18th), and their opponents shoot 47.0% from the field, including 35.5% from three-point range. Andrew Wiggins and Gui Santos are both sidelined due to injury.

The New York Knicks have been struggling lately, losing six of their last eight games. They're now aiming to turn things around after a disappointing 115-92 loss to the Pelicans at home on Tuesday. Donte DiVincenzo led the team with 23 points, while Bojan Bogdanovic contributed 20 points and five assists off the bench. Their recent downturn can be partly attributed to a growing list of injuries, including key players like Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Jalen Brunson. Currently, the Knicks rank 19th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 113.8 points per game, and they shoot 46.5% from the field, including 36.8% from three-point range. Defensively, they surrender an average of 109.9 points per game (4th), and their opponents shoot 47.4% from the field, including 37.4% from three-point range.