At 7:30 ET, the Washington Wizards (+418) will take on the New York Knicks (-571) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored by 11, and the over/under line is 236.5.
Washington is 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-32 record. New York is 5th in the East at 24-17.
Here is a look at some Wizards vs Knicks odds that should help you make winning picks for this game.
Wizards vs Knicks Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Washington Wizards at New York Knicks
- Two teams from the Eastern Conference are set to face off at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the Knicks entering the matchup as 11-point favorites over the Wizards. The game is scheduled to get started at 7:30 ET.
Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Betting Preview
Washington Wizards Preview
The Wizards are 7-32 this season after a 129-117 loss to the Pistons. In the Eastern Conference, they are 14th and 5th in the Southeast Division.
On the road, the Wizards are 4-18 this season, and they are 13-9 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 7-30 and have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 21-18, and their games have averaged 240.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5.
In their last game, the Wizards were favored by 6 points but lost to the Pistons. The teams combined for 246 points, and the O/U line was 238.
Wizards Trends
- Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- Over their last three games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Wizards are the top-ranked team in terms of pace, averaging 102.5 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 15th in the league at 115.5 points per game.
When looking at their scoring splits, the Wizards have actually been slightly better on the road this season, averaging 114.7 points compared to 116.6 at home.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.4% of their games. In terms of field goal shooting, they are 11th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Wizards are one of the worst teams in the league at 125.3 points per game. This also ranks them 30th in the league. On the road, they are giving up 124.0 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA.
Throughout the season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average in 76.9% of their games vs. Washington. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made more threes than their season average in 59.0% of their games vs. the Wizards.
One area where Washington has been solid is in terms of steals, as they are 11th in the league at 7.7 steals per game. They are also 14th in blocked shots at 5.4 per contest.
New York Knicks Preview
Today, the Knicks are favored by 11 points against the Wizards. This season, New York has been favored in 23 of their 41 games and has a record of 17-6 in those games. As the favorite, the Knicks have gone 15-8 against the spread, with an average scoring differential of +10 points per game.
As the favorite, the Knicks have gone 9-9 against the spread and have an average scoring differential of -3.5 points per game. Their most recent game against the spread as the favorite was a 109-94 win over the Rockets (-7.5).
In their last three games, the Knicks have gone under the posted over/under lines. Today’s O/U line of 236.5 is higher than 36 of their games this season. The average O/U line in their games is 226.1, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game.
New York’s last game finished with a combined score of 203 points, which was well under the O/U line of 223.5. The Knicks won the game by a score of 109-94.
With a record of 24-17, the Knicks are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-10 and 4-3 against other NBA teams in the Atlantic Division.
Knicks Trends
- In their last ten games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- In their last three games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
At home this season, the Knicks are averaging 113.2 points per game (23rd). Overall, they are 17th in the league at 115 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, New York is 11th in the NBA at 37%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Knicks are 7th in the league in attempts at 24.3 per game. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 96.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the league at 46%.
When it comes to defense, the New York Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently 4th in the league in points allowed per game at 110.9. At home, they have been even stingier, giving up just 105.5 points per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the NBA standings.
One of the reasons for their success is their ability to force teams into tough shots. They are 14th in the league in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 54.5%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 7th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.7%.
From beyond the arc, opponents have shot just 36.1% against the Knicks this season, which is 12th best in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 1st in three-point shooting percentage allowed at just 28%.
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Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this NBA matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Washington Wizards +11 +418 Over 236.5
- New York Knicks -11 -571 Under 236.5
Recommended Pick: Washington Wizards +11
For a point-spread bet in this Wizards vs. Knicks matchup, we’re leaning towards the Wizards at +11. Although our projections show the Knicks winning 111-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236.5 and our model has the Wizards and Knicks finishing with a combined 220 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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