Golden State Warriors the value in the NBA today

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With almost 3 weeks under the NBA season's belt things have started to settle down. Now is the time you can start finding the best value before the lessor fans catch on.

So far there has been two new leaders early in the East, with Boston's big three leading the Celtic's to an 8-1 start and the Orlando Magic exceeding expectations to go 10-2 and lead their division. Out West it has been the familiar faces of Phoenix (8-2) and San Antonio (8-2) taking control of their divisions, while the young Hornets have surprised to go 9-3.

The best play for today is the Golden State Warriors who are travelling east to face the disorientated New York Knicks. Golden State shocked the world last year with their upset of no.1 seed Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, however this year they didn't meet expectations, coming out slow losing their first 6 games. Since then they have started to get things on track by winning their last 2.

The Knicks have faced the opposite situation. With the off-season acquisition of Zach Randolph expected to push New York back into the play-offs, they began in a flurry at 2-1. However since then there has been internal fighting between Marbury and Thomas, and they have lost six straight games.

While the wheels have been falling off in New York, Golden State are looking more confident by the day. This will be Stephen Jackson's second game returning from injury and he will slot in nicely alongside some of the Warriors younger players (particularly Beidrins & Azubuike) who have been flourishing. Another key aspect of this match up will be at the point guard, where the Knicks (who have moved Stephon Marbury to the bench) will have trouble keeping Baron Davis in check.

The -2 line at available for the Warriors @ 1.92 appears more than favourable.

If you are interested in a smaller play, there is also come value in the Phoenix Suns -7.5 @ 1.90. The Suns have been firing recently winning their last five games and should easily account for the Sacramento Kings.

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