Washington Wizards (15-54) vs. NY Knicks (43-26)
March 22, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -15; Over/Under: 223
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The Washington Wizards and NY Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at 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 Magic and Jazz, and they play the Raptors, 76ers, and Pacers next. The Wizards have lost five of their last seven games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Spurs and Hornets, and they play the Mavs, Clippers, and Bucks next. The Knicks have lost six of their last nine games and hope to avoid their third three-game losing streak this season.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Knicks’ last five games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six Saturday road games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Wizards’ last six road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six night games at Madison Square Garden following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Wizards Injury Report
The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti and Jalen Brunson. Miles McBride is questionable with a groin injury.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, Malcolm Brogdon, and Marcus Smart.
Knicks vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards have cooled off from being a feisty team that’s competing a bit and winning here and there as big underdogs. The Wizards have lost five of their last seven games and have failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. Being on the end of a back-to-back doesn’t help here. However, the Knicks are piling up some ugly losses, and they’re still banged up.
The Knicks have also failed to cover five of their last eight games as a double-digit favorite, and two of those failed covers were outright losses. This is also just the fourth time since 2001 where the Knicks are favorites of 15 or more points. These lines are getting insane, and I just can’t get there, especially when I just saw the Knicks lose to the Spurs and Hornets. It’s Wizards or pass for me.
