Are you in need of Wizards vs. Knicks predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Knicks are on the road to face the Wizards on Saturday, Jan 6 at 7:00 ET. The current total is 239, and the Knicks are favored by 9. Below you’ll find our Wizards vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Knicks -9
- Total 239
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Jan 6
- 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 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Will the Knicks Win in Washington?
In their last five games, the Knicks are 3-2 and have an overall record of 20-15. When playing at home, the Knicks are 10-4 compared to 10-11 on the road.
On the road, the Knicks are 10th in scoring offense at 116.1 PPG. Overall, they are 12th in scoring, averaging 115.6 PPG. Jalen Brunson is the team’s leading scorer at 25.8 PPG, while Julius Randle is averaging 23.9 PPG.
So far this season, the Knicks have been a solid defensive team, ranking 12th in points allowed per game at 112.7. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 18th in the league at 47.7%. New York has been especially good at defending the free-throw line, giving up just 21 made free throws per game, which is 5th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 9th in points allowed at 111 per game. During this stretch, opponents have shot 46.7% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range.
When it comes to rebounding, New York is 5th in the league at 45.5 rebounds per game. However, they have struggled to protect the rim, ranking 28th in blocked shots per game at just 3.5.
Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?
Coming into today’s game as heavy underdogs (+9), the Wizards are 6-28 overall. When you look at the Eastern Conference standings, the Wizards are in 14th place and are 5th in the Southeast Division.
In their last game, the Wizards scored only 90 points vs. the Cavaliers. They shot 9/30 from three and had a field goal percentage of 41.7%. Leading the team in scoring is Kyle Kuzma, who comes into today’s game averaging 22.4 PPG. Jordan Poole is also averaging 16.5 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Washington Wizards have struggled this season, ranking 30th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 126.2. That number is even worse at home, where they are giving up 126.6 points per contest.
Over their last five games, the Wizards have given up an average of 124 points, which is 27th in the league during that span. However, they have done a good job of not fouling, ranking 15th in the NBA in personal fouls.
One area where Washington has struggled is on the glass, ranking 30th in rebounds per game. They are also 27th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Wizards vs. Knicks Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Kyle Kuzma has a points prop of 20.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. In this game against the Wizards, we suggest betting on the under for Kyle Kuzma and his points prop set at 20.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 19.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 20.5 Points (-115)
Wizards vs. Knicks Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. Wizards matchup, our bet is to grab the Wizards at +9. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 113-112, we see the Wizards as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 239, and our model predicts the Knicks and Wizards to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook