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The Golden State Warriors will be without a majority of their key players in today’s matchup at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks look for a third straight win.
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With no size or depth in Golden State’s frontcourt, my Warriors vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks expect a big game from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Warriors vs Knicks prediction
Warriors vs Knicks best bet: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 32.5 points + rebounds (-105)
The Golden State Warriors have allowed the 10th-most rebounds, 15th-most points in the paint, and sixth-most second-chance points this season.
An already undersized and undermanned defensive unit will be even more shorthanded tonight, as Golden State will be without most of its key defenders.
Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 22.7 points and 12.8 rebounds across his last six games, going for 33+ points + rebounds four times in that span.
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He posted a 17/20 line against the Warriors in his first meeting, and Towns will be able to exploit a lineup missing Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Draymond Green.
Warriors vs Knicks same-game parlay
The Warriors are playing the first leg of a back-to-back set, and they’re punting against the New York Knicks before playing the Wizards on Monday. The Knicks are 21-11 ATS at home, and the Warriors are 14-18 ATS on the road.
With so many key players out for Golden State, they’ll have a tough time putting points on the board. Seven of the team’s Top-8 scorers will be sidelined, accounting for 103.5 points per game on the bench.
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This Knicks defense has allowed just 109.6 points per game at home, and the Warriors have averaged a pitiful 110.1 points across their last seven games. They’ve scored 101 points or fewer in three of them.
Warriors vs Knicks SGP
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 32.5 points + rebounds
Warriors team total Under 102.5
Our “from downtown” SGP: Defense wins!
New York’s defense will be able to put the clamps on Golden State’s skeleton crew lineup, leading to ample blocks and steals.
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