New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Preview
In an Eastern Conference matchup, the 14th ranked Washington Wizards (7-32) travel to take on the 5th ranked New York Knicks (24-17). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are currently favored by 11 and are -571 on the moneyline. The over/under line for the game is 236.5.
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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Wizards and Knicks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Knicks have the leg up at 3-0. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 223 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Washington posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 5-5 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, New York has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.
New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are 7-32 on the season and are currently in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-26 and 2-9 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
On the road, the Wizards are 4-18 this season, and they are 13-9 against the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 18-19, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 21-18, and their games have averaged 240.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 241.6.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Pistons by a score of 129-117. The O/U line for that game was 238, and Washington was favored by 6 points going into the game.
Overall, the Wizards are 7-30 as the underdog this season. In their games as the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -9.8 points per game.
Heading into the game, the Wizards are the top-ranked team in pace at 102.5 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 15th in the league at 115.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.7 points per game.
So far, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.4% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 11th in the league at 47%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 19th in the league at 35%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Wizards are 25th in the league in both free throws made and attempted. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the league at 27.6 per game.
Coming into the game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 125.3 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 76.9% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Wizards squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.8% from downtown.
In Knicks games this season, the average combined scoring total is 225.8 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236.5. In their last three games, the Knicks have gone under the O/U line.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 18-22-1, and they have gone under the line in three straight games. Today’s line is higher than 36 of their previous games.
The Knicks covered the spread in their last game, winning 109-94 as 7.5-point favorites. On the season, they are 24-17 ATS, including a record of 11-6 ATS at home.
The Knicks are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-17. In the East, they are 16-10 compared to 8-7 against non-conference opponents. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.
New York’s last game was a 109-94 win over the Rockets. The Knicks were favored by 7.5 points in that game. The combined scoring total of 203 was well below the O/U line of 223.5.
When playing at home this season, the Knicks are averaging 113.2 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 115 points per game. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 96.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Knicks have made 13.2 three-pointers per game, which is 11th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd at 46%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 23rd in the league with a 52% conversion rate.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Knicks are 7th in the NBA with 24.3 attempts per game. In terms of assists, they are 28th in the league at 24 per game.
Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 4th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.1% from downtown.
With the Knicks being favored by 11, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 111-109 in favor of the Knicks.
New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+11)
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Daniel Gafford – Concussion – Out
