Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks Best Bets – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The Golden State Warriors (33-28) and New York Knicks (40-20) will battle for the first time this season when they face off on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Knicks are slightly favored with a point spread at -4.5 (-110), courtesy of MyBookie.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors are 4-1 over their last five games and have great momentum coming into this showdown. Their latest battle was a 119-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Steph Curry (listed as questionable against the Knicks) had 21 and 10 assists, while Buddy Heild led the team in scoring with 22 points. The Warriors essentially held the lead for the entirety of the game, with the second half being the core action that pushed this game out of reach for the Hornets.

Golden State is averaging 113.0 points per game and they rank 16th in the league. Their defense is allowing 111.4 points per matchup to opponents, ranking 10th. This does not give them much room for error when comparing their differential.

The Warriors’ offense per 100 possessions ranks 15th, showing their efficiency is about average. On defense per 100 possessions, they rank ninth. This efficiency puts them at 11th overall.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks have won their last three games and are coming off a 116-123 overtime thriller against the Miami Heat. New York was down by as many as 19 and came back with a vengeance to steal this from under the Heat.

Jalen Brunson led with 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 16 rebounds. Towns is listed as a game time decision for the matchup against the Warriors, so without him they could suffer in covering the spread.

New York is putting together 117.6 points per game and ranking fifth for this output. Their defense has held opponents to 112.9 points each contest, ranking 14th. This offers a favorable impression each game with some breathing room.

The Knicks efficiency with the basketball per 100 possessions ranks third in the league. Their defense at the same rate ranks 20th, showing they need some work on that end of the floor if they want to be a championship contender. Overall, their efficiency on both ends puts them at sixth.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered for the best Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks betting odds. Looking at market insights, the Knicks have a 69.0 percent likelihood of winning.

The Warriors are 16-15 on the road while the Knicks are 21-10 at home. The Knicks are the better team and should be able to cover the spread, assuming all key players are playing and healthy.

Final Pick: New York Knicks -4.5 (-110)