LiontipsNew York vs Golden State. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Knicks were looking great at the start of the season and even found themselves among the leaders of the Eastern Conference. Now Tom Thibodeau's men are getting close to the bottom three.
Those results drew some questions to the head coach, who can't find a role in the team for Kemba Walker, though club's board counted on that player. New York have suffered three defeats in a row, losing to Indiana (102:122), Toronto (87:90) and Milwaukee (97:112).
Warriors managed to get back to the top spot in the Western Conference, because Phoenix lost their match and Steve Kerr's men managed to get advantage of that. Team has many problems, but recorded a victory over Indiana (102:100).
Golden State's defense failed to contain Domantas Sabonis, but Stephen Curry also managed to score 26 points and took his part in this victory. Seems like it is a start of decline for the Warriors, it is too difficult for them to perform at the same level for the entire season. Now team is going to Madison Square Garden and opponent will be extremely motivated.
Trends
СтавкаGolden State: total under 110 points
Only in one out of five most recent matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Three out of five most recent head-to-head games started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Golden State are doing everything to hold on to the top spot in the Western Conference. Steve Kerr's men are counting on their offense, especially on Stephen Curry. An away match at Madison Square Garden is going to be pretty interesting.
New York suffered three consecutive defeats, but team is doing everything to improve the performance. Knicks want to at least get back to the play-in zone, so they are in a desperate need of victory. In our opinion, Tom Thibodeau's men are going to put up a fight to the visitors.
Our prediction - Handicap (+6) points for New York Knicks
We don't think that New Yorkers will put up an offensive performance in a home match against the leader of the Western Conference. Warriors are playing offensively, but team was not looking great in recent matches, so we are not expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 217,5 points
