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NEW YORK KNICKS @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Odds: NY $2.35 / GS $1.62
TEAM TRENDS
- The Warriors have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Eastern opponents
- The Knicks have lost the first quarter in 6 of their last 7 games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM |
W |
L |
HOME |
ROAD |
| NY |
25 |
15 |
16-4 |
8-11 |
| GS |
22 |
19 |
14-6 |
8-13 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM |
PPG |
OPPG |
DIFF |
TOT.AV. |
| NY |
119.0 |
114.9 |
+4.1 |
233.9 |
| GS |
115.5 |
113.2 |
+2.3 |
228.7 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD |
POINTS |
RESULT |
| NY |
OVER |
GSW |
| +7.5 |
226.5 |
126-113 |
NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
PLAYER TRENDS
- Josh Hart – Made 2+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 appearances
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Made 2+ three-pointers in each of his last 6 appearances against the Warriors at Chase Center
- Stephen Curry – Made 5+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 home appearances against opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Recorded a double-double in each of his last 10 appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back
- Draymond Green – Recorded 6+ assists in 12 of his last 14 appearances against the Knicks
- Josh Hart – Recorded 7+ assists in 4 of his last 5 appearances against the Warriors
- Stephen Curry – Recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 13 appearances
- OG Anunoby – Scored 15+ points in each of the Knicks’ last 4 games
- Stephen Curry – Scored 26+ points in 8 of his last 9 appearances
- Mikal Bridges – Scored 15+ points in 8 of his last 9 appearances against the Warriors
- Brandin Podziemski – Scored 11+ points in 8 of the Warriors’ last 9 home games against teams that held a winning record
- Jimmy Butler – Scored 15+ points in each of his last 9 appearances
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Scored 29+ points in each of his last 2 appearances against the Warriors
- Mikal Bridges – Recorded 6+ rebounds in 8 of his last 9 appearances against the Warriors
- Draymond Green – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Warriors’ last 3 games
- Jimmy Butler – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Warriors’ last 3 games
New York heads to San Francisco for a tough road matchup against a Warriors team that has been dominant at home. Golden State is 14–6 in its own building and ranks eighth in the NBA defensively, allowing just 113.2 points per game.
The Knicks have been more inconsistent away from home at 9–11 and are 4–6 over their last 10 games, giving up nearly 120 points per contest in that stretch. Golden State, meanwhile, is 6–4 in its last 10 and averaging 118.5 points while holding opponents under 116.
This game sets up as Golden State’s defense and home-court edge versus New York’s star power. Stephen Curry continues to lead the Warriors’ offense, while Jimmy Butler provides steady production across the board. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson remains the focal point, averaging over 28 points per game.
With the Warriors shooting efficiently at home and defending well, and the Knicks struggling more on the road recently, Golden State comes in with a clear momentum and matchup advantage.
PICK – NEW YORK +7.5
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ATLANTA HAWKS @ PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Moda Center, Portland, OR
Odds: ATL $1.58 / POR $2.45
TEAM TRENDS
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last 8 home games against the Hawks
- Eleven of the Trail Blazers’ last 14 games have gone UNDER
- The Hawks have won the first quarter in 4 of their last 5 games against the Trail Blazers
- The Trail Blazers have covered the line in 5 of their last 6 home games
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM |
W |
L |
HOME |
ROAD |
| ATL |
20 |
22 |
7-11 |
13-11 |
| POR |
19 |
22 |
10-10 |
9-12 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM |
PPG |
OPPG |
DIFF |
TOT.AV. |
| ATL |
118.3 |
118.9 |
-0.6 |
237.2 |
| POR |
115.8 |
118.9 |
-3.1 |
234.7 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD |
POINTS |
RESULT |
| ATL |
OVER |
POR |
| -4.0 |
230.0 |
117-101 |
NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
PLAYER TRENDS
- Jrue Holiday – Made 2+ three-pointers in each of his last 4 appearances
- Dyson Daniels – Recorded 8+ assists in 6 of the Hawks’ last 8 games
- Jrue Holiday – Recorded 6+ assists in 11 of his last 14 appearances
- Onyeka Okongwu – Recorded 4+ assists in each of the Hawks’ last 3 games
- Shaedon Sharpe – Scored 32+ points in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 2 games against the Hawks
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker – Scored 22+ points in 8 of the Hawks’ last 9 road games
- Dyson Daniels – Scored 10+ points in 13 of the Hawks’ last 14 road games
- C.J. McCollum – Scored 20+ points in each of his last 5 appearances against the Trail Blazers
- Onyeka Okongwu – Scored 15+ points in 7 of his last 9 appearances
- Jerami Grant – Recorded 4+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 appearances
- Jalen Johnson – Recorded 10+ rebounds in 7 of the Hawks’ last 8 road games against teams that held a losing record
- Toumani Camara – Recorded 4+ rebounds in 9 of the Trail Blazers’ last 10 games
- Dyson Daniels – Recorded 6+ rebounds in 12 of his last 13 appearances
Atlanta travels to Portland looking to extend its three-game winning streak against a Trail Blazers team that has been solid at home. Portland sits at 10–10 on its own floor and continues to control the glass, ranking ninth in the league in rebounding behind Donovan Clingan.
The Hawks have been strong on the road at 13–11 and bring a clear perimeter edge, averaging 14.5 made three-pointers per game, well above what Portland typically allows. Atlanta also scores more overall, while the Blazers average 116.3 points per game, slightly below what the Hawks usually give up defensively.
Portland is 7–3 over its last 10 games and has been playing balanced basketball, holding opponents to the same scoring output they produce. Atlanta has gone 5–4 in its last nine, with strong ball movement and defensive activity, ranking high in assists and steals during that stretch.
This matchup shapes up as Atlanta’s outside shooting and pace versus Portland’s rebounding and interior presence, with recent form suggesting a competitive game.
PICK – OVER 230.0 TOTAL POINTS
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CHARLOTTE HORNETS @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Odds: CHA $2.55 / LAL $1.54
TEAM TRENDS
- The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Western opponents that held a winning record
- The Hornets have lost the first half in 12 of their last 13 games at Crypto.com Arena
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM |
W |
L |
HOME |
ROAD |
| CHA |
14 |
26 |
7-12 |
7-14 |
| LAL |
24 |
14 |
11-7 |
13-7 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM |
PPG |
OPPG |
DIFF |
TOT.AV. |
| CHA |
116.1 |
116.7 |
-0.6 |
232.8 |
| LAL |
116.5 |
116.4 |
+0.1 |
232.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD |
POINTS |
RESULT |
| LAL |
OVER |
CHA |
| -4.0 |
232.5 |
135-117 |
NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
PLAYER TRENDS
- Luka Doncic – Recorded 8+ assists in each of the Lakers’ last 8 games
- Marcus Smart – Recorded 4+ assists in 14 of his last 15 appearances against the Hornets
- Miles Bridges – Recorded 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 appearances against the Lakers
- LeBron James – Recorded 10 assists in each of the Lakers’ last 3 home games
- Kon Knueppel – Recorded 4+ assists in each of the Hornets’ last 5 games against Western Conference opponents
- LeBron James – Scored 25+ points in 10 of his last 11 home appearances against Hornets teams that held a losing record
- LaMelo Ball – Scored 21+ points in each of his last 5 appearances at Crypto.com Arena
- Jake LaRavia – Scored 10+ points in each of the Lakers’ last 6 home games against teams that held a losing record
- Deandre Ayton – Scored 15+ points in each of his 5 previous home appearances against the Hornets
- Brandon Miller – Scored 15+ points in 7 of his last 8 appearances with the Hornets as underdogs
- LeBron James – Recorded 6+ rebounds in 8 of his last 9 home appearances against Eastern Conference opponents
- Brandon Miller – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games as road underdogs
- Luka Doncic – Recorded 10+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 appearances against the Hornets
- Deandre Ayton – Recorded 14+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 appearances against the Hornets
- Miles Bridges – Recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Hornets’ last 7 road games
- LaMelo Ball – Recorded 5+ rebounds in each of his 7 previous appearances at Crypto.com Arena
PICK – OVER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS
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