GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS. NEW YORK KNICKS TOP PROP BETS — FEBRUARY 29, 2024 — The Golden State Warriors will travel on the road to take on the New York Knicks on Thursday night. The injury-riddled Knicks are coming off a 115-92 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.
On the other side of the matchup, the Golden State Warriors defeated Washington by a 123-112 margin for their eighth victory over their last 10 outings. Without further ado, here is a look at my player prop bets for this East vs. West showdown.
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My key player to watch for the Golden State Warriors is Stephen Curry. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 26.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 26.5 points (per DraftKings).
Here is a glance to see how his numbers compare to the projected points total for this matchup.
- Curry played against the New York Knicks 23 times during his career. In those contests, he has averaged 25.4 points per contest.
- During the season, Curry is averaging 27.5 points per outing.
- In 25 road contests this season, he is averaging 26.4 PPG.
- Curry has played against Eastern Conference teams 19 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 28.3 points per outing.
- In eight appearances on Thursday nights this season, Curry is averaging 26.1 points per game.
- During the month of February – sample size of 13 games — Curry is averaging 27.5 points per game while exceeding the points total for this matchup six times during that stretch.
Given his body of work, going with the “over” for the Golden State Warriors Curry is the smart choice here.
Prediction: Stephen Curry OVER 26.5 points
Since Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable, the key player to watch for the home team is Donte DiVincenzo. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 18.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 18.5 points.
Let us look closer to see how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.
- DiVincenzo has suited up against the Golden State Warriors just six times in his career. In those contests, he is averaging 8.3 points per game.
- On the season, DiVincenzo is averaging 13.9 points per outing.
- In 30 home contests, he is averaging 14.2 points per game.
- DiVincenzo has played against Western Conference teams 22 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 16.2 points per outing.
- In six matchups against Pacific Division opponents, DiVincenzo is averaging 12.5 points per game.
- During the month of February, DiVincenzo is averaging 22.3 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup seven times during that stretch.
Prediction: Donte DiVincenzo UNDER 18.5 points
James Tillman’s Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks Picks
- The Spread: Golden State Warriors (-4.5)
- Over/Under: UNDER 222 points
- Player Prop Bet #1: Stephen Curry OVER 26.5 points
- Player Prop Bet #2: Donte DiVincenzo UNDER 18.5 points
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