The Washington Wizards (8-20) and New York Knicks (7-23) tip it off at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET Monday. We analyze the Wizards-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Knicks: Key injuries
Wizards: PF Rui Hachimura (groin) is nearing a return, but remains out. PG Isaiah Thomas (suspension) will serve the first of a two-game suspension. PF Davis Bertans (quadriceps) is also ruled out.
Knicks: SG Reggie Bullock (neck) is week-to-week, while SG Wayne Ellington (Achilles) is out indefinitely.
Wizards at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Monday at 3 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Knicks 113, Wizards 105
Moneyline (ML)
While the Wizards (+140) have dominated this series in recent seasons, especially against the number, the KNICKS (-167) are the play due to a rash of injuries and a suspension keeping the visitors shorthanded.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Taking the KNICKS (-3.5, -115) is going against the series trends, as the Wizards (+3.5, -106) are 14-6-1 ATS in the past 21 in this series — including 8-2 ATS in the past 10 trips to MSG. But the loss of Thomas and Bertans will be especially big for the visitors.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 228.5 (-115) has cashed in five in a row in this series. While the Over is the overwhelming trend lately for the Wizards, the Under is 13-4 in the past 17 for the Knicks at MSG, and 14-6-1 in their past 21 when working on a day of rest.
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