The Washington Wizards and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at the Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Thunder and Magic, and they play the Celtics next. The Wizards have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 114.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 128.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Kyshawn George is averaging 18.3 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Alex Sarr is averaging 17 points and 3.7 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Bulls, beat the Bulls, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Knicks have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 115.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 31.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 19 points and 4.8 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.4 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 85.3 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 13 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last nine games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Knicks’ last four games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Wizards and Knicks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (13.2) and free-throw percentage (90.9%) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (32.6) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.2) this season.
- Cam Whitmore ranks T6th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (7.2).
- The Knicks rank 30th for points in the paint (236) this season.
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (128.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (11.2).
Knicks vs Wizards Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Khris Middleton is questionable for the Wizards with an elbow injury.
Knicks vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are awful, their offense is getting worse, and there’s a chance they won’t have Middleton for this game. When it rains, it pours. The Wizards are also 1-5 ATS on the season, so this team has zero betting value across the board. The Knicks are on the end of a back-to-back, but who cares? There’s a serious talent gap between these clubs, and the Wizards don’t even cover despite being big underdogs nightly. The Knicks have won 9 straight games against the Wizards and have covered 6 of those games. I’ll lay the number.