Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

Today, the Wizards are 7-32 overall after losing to the Pistons by a score of 129-117. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 14th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the road team, the Wizards are 4-18 this season and 13-9 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -9.3 points per game.
Against the spread, Washington is 18-21 for the season and has covered in their last two road games. As the underdog, they are 7-30 straight-up and 18-19 vs. the spread.
In terms of their O/U record, Washington is 21-18 for the season. In their games this year, the average combined scoring is 240.9 points per game, and today’s line is set at 236.5.
In their most recent game against the Pistons, the Wizards were favored by 6 points but lost by a score of 129-117. The O/U line for that game was 238 points.
Knicks’ Strong Season Performance
The Knicks have a record of 24-17 this season, which has them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-10 compared to 8-7 in non-conference games.
New York has gone 11-6 against the spread at home this season and are favored by 11 points today. As the favorite, they have a record of 17-6 and are 15-8 vs. the spread as the favorite.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated the Rockets by a score of 109-94. They were favored by 7.5 points in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.
On the season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 18-22-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 236.5 is higher than 36 of their previous games.
Overall, the average combined scoring total in Knicks games this season is 225.8 points. Their games have averaged an O/U line of 226.1 points.
Game Information
Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks |
Location of the Game: Madison Square Garden, New York |
Date and Time: Thursday, January 18th 7:30 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Wizards | 109 | 220 | Spread WAS +11 |
ML NY -571 |
UNDER 236.5 |
Knicks | 111 |
AI Picks: New York Knicks 111 – Washington Wizards 109
SBAI Picks: ATS Wizards +11 | ML Knicks -571 | UNDER 236.5
Wizards vs Knicks Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Washington Wizards Game Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Knicks, the Wizards are currently 15th in the NBA in scoring at 115.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.7 points per game (14th).
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.4% of their games. In terms of pace, Washington is 1st in the league at 102.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Wizards are 11th in the NBA at 47%. Overall, they have made 55% of their two-point attempts (10th).
When it comes to defense, the Wizards have struggled this season. They are giving up 125.3 points per game, which is 30th in the league. On the road, they are allowing 124.0 points per game, which is 28th.
In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 28th at 50.2%. They have also struggled to defend inside the arc, ranking 28th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 57.2%.
One area where they have been solid is steals, ranking 11th at 7.7 per game. They are also 14th in blocked shots at 5.4 per game.
New York Knicks Game Analysis
The Knicks are one of the most efficient three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 11th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. They are also 11th in three-pointers made per game at 13.2. However, they are just 23rd in two-point field goal percentage (52%) and 23rd in overall field goal percentage.
Despite being one of the slowest-paced teams in the NBA (30th), the Knicks are 17th in scoring at 115 points per game. At home, they are averaging 113.2 points per game compared to 116.2 on the road.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.2% of their games. In terms of free-throw shooting, they are 9th in made free throws per game (18.9) and 7th in free-throw attempts.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks are one of the best in the NBA, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 110.9. At home, they are even better, giving up just 105.5 points per game, which is 2nd in the league.
Over their last five games, New York has been even stingier, allowing just 99.6 points per game. During this stretch, opposing NBA teams have struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28% of their three-point attempts.
For the season, opponents have made 12.9 three-pointers per game against the Knicks, which is 12th in the NBA standings. On the year, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 48.8% of games vs. New York.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Daniel Gafford – Concussion – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head
The five most recent times the Knicks have hosted the Wizards, they have a perfect 5-0 record. Over the last three head to head matchups, the Knicks have gone 2-1 against the spread. When looking at the last three times they have host the Wizards, the Knicks are 3-0 ATS. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Wizards and Knicks, the teams have averaged 223 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Knicks as the home team, the OU record is 0-3.
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