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The Washington Wizards (5-23) welcome the New York Knicks (21-10) to Capital One Arena Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0
The Wizards beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 113-110 Thursday night, closing as 4.5-point underdogs. They were led by G Jordan Poole, who scored a team-high 25 points. Washington snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win. It has covered 4 of its last 6 games, but is just 10-17-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 108-85 Friday, marking their sixth straight win (5-1 ATS). They covered as 6-point road favorites and were led by G Jalen Brunson, who scored a team-high 26 points. New York is 16-14-1 ATS on the season.
Knicks at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Wizards +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
- Against the spread: Knicks -12.5 (-110) | Wizards +12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Wizards key injuries
Knicks
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
Wizards
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (rib) out
- G Jordan Poole (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 126, Wizards 110
Moneyline
PASS.
There are no playable odds on the moneyline. The Knicks (-750) are far too expensive to take, while the Wizards have gone just 3-21 since the start of November.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -12.5 (-110).
New York has played well as a sizable favorite. It has covered 3 straight games as a double-digit favorite, going 4-1-1 ATS. The Knicks are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games as road favorites, as well.
The Wizards are 3-4 ATS in their last 7 games as double-digit underdogs, and they are just 6-9 ATS at home. Washington’s offense has struggled recently, scoring 105 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 games. It won’t have the firepower to keep this close.
Back KNICKS -12.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Wizards rank 28th in defensive rating and 4th in pace. Additionally, they may have issues keeping New York off the offensive glass. Washington has allowed at least 110 points in 14 straight games since Nov. 24. It is 2-2 O/U in its last 4.
The Knicks have scored at least 133 points in 2 of their last 5 games, going 3-2 O/U. Couple New York’s efficient offense with the Wizards tempo, and one should expect the Over to hit.
Take OVER 227.5 (-110).
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