The Knicks are finally gaining some momentum, for the first time in over a month they’ve been able to connect 3 wins in a row. They’re 5-2 SU over their last 7 outings, tonight’s game will be their 2nd to last on this road trip, with a match-up with Denver coming on Thursday. Jalen Brunson is once again stepping up, he just had a massive 42 point night in the win over Sacramento. His play alone has kept the Knicks playoff hopes alive, he will once again be the focal point of the Warriors defense here. The return of OG Anunoby also helps, the former Raptor brings size and shooting at the small forward position, something the Knicks are lacking big time since Julius Randle went out with his shoulder injury. New York will have a tough task tonight; they’ve recorded just 5 victories in their last 20 visits to Chase Center.
Stephen Curry and co. are 4.5 point favorites entering tonight’s game, on the heels of their massive victory over the Lakers the other day. Not a lot of people had the Warriors winning that game, but once again they showed character and sent out a message that they’re not yet done. All that is well, but now they have to follow up that win with a triumph over the Knicks to confirm 9th place in the Western Conference. Over their last 20 games the Warriors have 14 wins, they’ve also covered the spread 14 times which is a really solid number for a team hovering around the .500 mark for the majority of the season. This team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs Atlantic Division opponents, plus they’ve won 13 of their last 17 games when they’re the favorite.
