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Chris Paul Points Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-120/-108).
The money has been on the Under as it opened 7.5 @ -137 before it was bet down to 6.5 @ -108.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
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Chris Paul has sunk 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's made from 3-point range overall this year.The Golden State Warriors have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games when playing on the road.Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors rank 14thbest in in the NBA as the away team with 12.4 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.The Knicks have allowed the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists).This year when they are on the road, opposing squads have attempted 19.4 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
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In contrast to last season's 11.5 clip, Chris Paul's shots from the field have tailed off this season to 7.6 per game.In contrast to last season's 32.4 rate, Chris Paul's playing time has fallen this season to 27.4 minutes per game.Chris Paul has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (83rd percentile).Over the last 10 games, the other team has shot 44.8% on three-pointers (highest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, branding this as a strong matchup.The Golden State Warriors will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from facing the most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Knicks).
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