Washington Wizards
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Wizards vs Knicks

The Washington Wizards tip off against the New York Knicks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Get the Best Bet for the Game

There’s a case to be made for the Knicks on the spread against the Wizards. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -19.5 line at odds of -114 considering they should be superior.

Knicks Bidding to Maintain Winning Run Over Wizards

Washington Wizards have suffered fifteen straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Oklahoma City Thunder 132-111 at Capital One Arena. Bilal Coulibaly poured in 21 points, with Bub Carrington contributing 19 and Alex Sarr adding 14.

New York Knicks won their last game 93-92, making it five on the bounce. This was a road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 17 points and OG Anunoby 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks beat the Wizards in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 132-101 scoreline at Capital One Arena. We’ve seen a Knicks win for each of the past 10 games between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Wizards logo Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
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Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have lost all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 113.9 points, 38.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 128.7 points and 48.4 rebounds per contest.

Will Riley is averaging 15.2 points, Julian Reese 4.3 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.0 assists, while Tre Johnson averages 1.9 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.2 points, 48.2 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 105.5 points and 37.0 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.7 points and 8.9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.5 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.8 (45.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards lineup: Tristan Vukcevic, Bilal Coulibaly, Jamir Watkins, Bub Carrington, Will Riley.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Tackle Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’d be very surprised if Knicks don’t exceed a -19.5 spread in this NBA contest. That is why the bet has to be the favorites to cover the line at -114.

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Key Wizards vs Knicks stats:

  • The +19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 2 consecutive games.

Knicks -19.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 53.2% chance of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Brunson Over 7.5 Assists -103 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has recorded Over 7.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -103 available.

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Will Riley Over 3.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Will Riley (Wizards) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 3 straight games on the road. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -147 currently available.

Latest Will Riley Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -21.5
Totals Over 228.5
Player Assists Jalen Brunson Over 7.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Knicks -21.5 on the spread, combined with Over 228.5 and Jalen Brunson (Knicks) to have Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wizards Wizards logo 104 - 128 Knicks logo Knicks

There are lots of different ways to back the Knicks on the correct score betting and something like 128-104 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Knicks

New York Knicks have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -5000 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of winning. Washington Wizards are the underdogs at +1500 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 22 and total points has a line of 228.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 228.5, it’s -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -127 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 25.5
-108
Under 25.5
-127
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-122
Under 19.5
-110
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-106
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Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-112
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-118
Under 11.5
-115
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 8.5
-127
Under 8.5
-108
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 5.5
-112
Under 5.5
-115
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Knicks Standing on Seven Wins From Last Ten Home Matches

The Knicks have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 118.60 points on average and giving up 110.20.

The Wizards have been beaten nine consecutive times away from home. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 113.30 points per contest and giving up 128.80.

The last time these teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks came out on top 119-102 against the Wizards. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have collected seven wins, while the Wizards have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O227.5 U227.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 228.80 118.60 110.20 4 6
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Away Stats 1-9 242.10 113.30 128.80 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
  • U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Leaky Black 5 31.88 50 7 10.0 1.4 1.6 5.4 0.8 0.4
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
Julian Reese 5 29.62 46 9 9.2 1.8 - 9.4 0.4 1.0

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 65 34.95 1701 431 26.2 6.6 2.7 3.5 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 71 33.38 1043 272 14.7 3.8 1.9 4.1 0.8 1.4
OG Anunoby 57 33.09 960 126 16.8 2.2 2.2 5.3 0.7 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Wizards Injury Table

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New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
0 Tristan Vukcevic
0 Bilal Coulibaly
5 Jamir Watkins
7 Bub Carrington
27 Will Riley

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
19 Mar NBA
Pistons 117-95 Wizards
17 Mar NBA
Pistons 130-117 Wizards
16 Mar NBA
Warriors 125-117 Wizards
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Wizards 131-136 Magic
10 Mar NBA
Wizards 129-150 Heat
08 Mar NBA
Wizards 118-138 Pelicans
05 Mar NBA
Jazz 122-112 Wizards
03 Mar NBA
Wizards 109-126 Magic

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks
15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers
11 Mar NBA
Knicks 134-117 Jazz
09 Mar NBA
Knicks 118-126 Clippers
08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers
06 Mar NBA
Knicks 142-103 Nuggets
04 Mar NBA
Thunder 103-100 Knicks
03 Mar NBA
Knicks 111-95 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak