Washington Wizards (7-32) vs. New York Knicks (23-17)
January 18, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New York Knicks -10; Over/Under: +238.5
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The Washington Wizards need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. The New York Knicks look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards recently beat the Pacers and Pistons while beating the Hawks. The Washington Wizards are averaging 115.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 125.3 points on 50 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.4 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.9 points and 3.6 assists. Tyus Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks recently beat the Grizzlies and Rockets while losing to the Magic. The New York Knicks are averaging 115 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with the Knicks on the end of a back to back, but they’re playing good ball, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 9 games. The Washington Wizards just lost by double-digit points to the Pistons. Do we really need to say anymore in this spot? The Knicks beat the Wizards by 16 points less than two weeks ago. It’s hard to get behind the Wizards with confidence these days. Give me the Knicks in a home beat down.
