Washington Wizards (2-9) vs. NY Knicks (7-6)
November 18, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -13.5; Over/Under: +230.5
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The Washington Wizards and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pistons and Hawks, and they play the Celtics, Pacers, and Bulls next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 110.9 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 22.2 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 17.2 points and 2.3 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Bulls, beat the Nets, and they play the Suns, Jazz, and Nuggets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 115.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 26.5 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.3 points and 6.6 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Wizards’ last eight games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight home games against the Wizards following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.5).
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (13.7).
NY Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk with an NY Knicks team that’s on the end of a back-to-back and dealing with injuries. However, this line is what it is because the Wizards are awful both SU and ATS. Despite being big underdogs nightly, the Wizards are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games. The Wizards are 0-4 ATS this season as a double-digit underdog. The line is ugly for a reason, folks. It’s Knicks or pass for me.
