The Warriors were a tough team even when they had to rely on tough baskets, but since Jimmy Butler arrived they have been getting easier opportunities by way of seven more free throws, six more shots in the restricted area and 10 more points off turnovers per game. Now they're not a tough team; they're a good team. And they'll start off the stretch run right with a win and cover vs. the Kings.

I had this pick listed in my Daily Promo article as part of a 5-leg parlay. Butler is averaging 21.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game since joining Golden State, and I've seen a noticeable uptick in his energy and enthusiasm since the move. I like him to go well over this number on Friday.

FanDuel. I’ll take a stab at the seemingly rejuvenated Jimmy Butler. The newest Warrior has cleared this line in each of his first four games in Golden State. He notably played 35 minutes in each of the Warriors last two games before the All Star Break and should continue to see a large workload as the Warriors make their playoff push. At 32+ minutes, Butler cleared this line in 9/14 in Miami this season, despite playing in a more crowded offense. This line is simply too low for an engaged Butler.

We've been looking to back the Warriors since the Jimmy Butler trade and no reason to change now. Four games into the Butler era with Golden State, the Warriors are 3-1, all on the road, and to this point Butler has fit like a glove, playing in all four games, with nearly 32 minutes of playing time in each, while scoring at a 21.3 pg clip. Steph Curry now has a legit complement again on offense, and scoring 31 pg with Butler as part oft he team. Meanwhile, Sacto has continued in an erratic pattern for interim Doug Christie, with the recent De'Aaron Fox trade not working out as well as the Butler acquisition for the Warriors. Play Warriors