The Wizards are ready to clash with the New York Knicks on Friday, Nov 17. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on MNMT. New York enters this game as 6.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 227.5. Can the Knicks pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Wizards vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Knicks -6.5
- Total 227.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 17
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
- The Knicks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 111 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
Taking a Look at the Knicks Chances in Washington
The Knicks are entering today’s matchup with the goal of not dropping to .500, given their current record of 6-5 over 11 games. Across 11 games, the Knicks have a 4-4 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 2-1 record in non-conference games.
In their recent matchup, the Knicks offense ended with 116 points against the Hawks. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 16 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jalen Brunson who comes into today’s matchup averaging 22.7. Julius Randle also heads into the game with a PPG average of 19.
New York’s defense has been playing well, ranking 1st in the NBA with 105.2 points allowed per game.
New York struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Hawks, giving up 14. For the game, Atlanta scored 114 points in the game.
Can the Wizards Pull Off a Home Win?
So far this season, the Wizards has a record of 2-9, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Knicks. On the road this season, the Wizards have posted a 1-6 record, whereas they have a 1-3 record at home.
In their latest game, the Wizards offense put up 117 points against the Mavericks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.3% and made 12 threes. Kyle Kuzma is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 23.9. Meanwhile, Jordan Poole also brings a PPG average of 16.2 into the game.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 123.2 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Wizards are forcing 14.6 per game, which is 21st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.
Wizards vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. With his prop at 22.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 23. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down two threes.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Over 22.5 Points (-108)
Wizards vs. Knicks Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +6.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Knicks and Wizards to score a combined 212 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook