New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards
October 9, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards -2 / New York Knicks +2
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The New York Knicks and Washington Wizards meet Saturday in NBA preseason action at the Capital One Arena. The New York Knicks look for another win after beating the Pacers in their preseason opener. The Washington Wizards look for a win after losing to the Rockets in their preseason opener.
The New York Knicks have won four of their last five preseason games. The New York Knicks are averaging 125 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 20 points and nine rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 17 points and two assists. Taj Gibson is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Fournier is grabbing four rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 91.7 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
The Washington Wizards have lost four of their last six preseason games. The Washington Wizards are averaging 119 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 51.2 percent shooting. Bradley Beal is averaging 18 points and two rebounds, while Aaron Holiday is averaging 17 points and four assists. Spencer Dinwiddie is the third double-digit scorer and Corey Kispert is grabbing two rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 59.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
The Knicks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest and 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
The New York Knicks were impressive in their preseason opener and have the defense to give these Wizards issues. However, the Wizards are better than what they showed in their first time out, and they should be eager to play a lot of their rotation with so many additions. I expect a better effort from the Wizards this time out.
I’ll back the Wizards on their home court.
