NY Knicks (21-10) vs. Washington Wizards (5-23)
December 28, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +13.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The NY Knicks and Washington Wizards meet Saturday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Spurs and Magic, and they play the Jazz, Thunder and Bulls next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.3 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.6 points and 13.7 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.5 points and 7.6 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Thunder, beat the Hornets, and they play the Bulls, Pelicans and Rockets next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 17 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against the Wizards following a win.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last five games at Capital One Arena following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four home 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 ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.5) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (58.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-14.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (67.7%).
Washington Wizards vs NY Knicks Prediction
I considered the Washington Wizards and the points, as they’re at home with the rest advantage, and they’re coming off a nice win over the Hornets. The problem is the Wizards are still the Wizards, arguably the worst team in the league, don’t defend and are 10-17-1 ATS on the season despite being big underdogs nightly. The NY Knicks are playing their best ball of the season, and they’re 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. It’s Knicks or pass for me.
