Are you in need of Knicks vs. Wizards predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Wizards are on the road to face the Knicks on Thursday, Jan 18 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 234, and the Knicks are favored by 12. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Wizards player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Knicks -12
- Total 234
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 18
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Washington has averaged 107 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, New York has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Do the Wizards Stand a Chance in New York?
Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Wizards are 5-26 and are 2-6 in non-conference games. In their last five games, the Wizards have gone 1-4 and have an overall record of 7-32.
Looking at the Wizards offense, they are coming off a game in which they put up 117 points against the Pistons. In that game, they shot 46.3% from the field and made 19 threes. On the season, the Wizards are 11th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 47%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 19th in percentage and 16th in made threes.
So far this season, the Washington Wizards have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 125.3. Their defensive struggles have been even worse on the road, where they are giving up 124.0 points per game (28th).
When looking at the Wizards’ defense, one area they have struggled in is defending the paint, as they are 28th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (57.2%).
One area where Washington has been solid defensively is in terms of steals, as they are 11th in the NBA at 7.7 per game. They have also been average at defending the three-point line, ranking 16th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (37.8%).
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Knicks?
With a record of 24-17, the Knicks are above .500 heading into their matchup with the Wizards. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently ranked 5th and are 3rd in the Atlantic division.
In their last game, the Knicks scored 109 points and shot 44.8% from the field. Compared to their season average of 115 points per game, that is below par. Over their last three games, the Knicks have an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%, slightly below their season-long EFG of 53% (20th). In their five most recent games, New York is shooting 34.5% from three-point range, which is 8th in the league.
When it comes to their defense, the Knicks have been one of the best in the league this season, allowing just 110.9 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.5 points per contest, which is 2nd in the league.
In terms of their three-point defense, New York has been solid, holding opponents to just 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc, which is 12th in the NBA. On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 51.2% of their games against the Knicks.
Over their last five games, New York has been even better on defense, allowing just 99.6 points per game, which is 2nd in the league during that stretch. During that same stretch, opponents have made just 28% of their three-point attempts.
Knicks vs. Wizards Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. In his matchup vs. the Knicks, we are recommending to take the under on Jalen Brunson and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 26.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 28.5 Points (-108)
Knicks vs. Wizards Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. Wizards matchup, our bet is to grab the Wizards at +12. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 113-111, we see the Wizards as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 234, and our model projects the Wizards and Knicks to reach a combined total of 224 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards +12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook