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The New York Knicks (22-10) and Washington Wizards (5-24) meet Monday for the second time in 3 nights. Tip-off from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). 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: New York leads 2-0
New York beat Washington 136-132 in OT on Saturday as a 13-point favorite. G Jalen Brunson scored 55 points and added 9 assists and F Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. The Knicks shot an abysmal 10-for-40 (25%) from deep, but their 24 free throws bailed them out.
F Justin Champagnie scored 31 points for the Wizards on an extremely efficient 13-of-15 shooting from the field. Seven of the 8 Washington players who got minutes scored in double figures.
The Knicks won the first meeting against Washington 134-106 at home on Nov. 18.
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 12:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Wizards +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -11.5 (-105) | Wizards +11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Wizards key injuries
Knicks
- G Jalen Brunson (calf) questionable
Wizards
- 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 124, Wizards 110
Moneyline
PASS.
Even if Brunson is unable to go, the Knicks are still the much better team and are a very safe bet to pick up the win. However, such a heavy favorite (-600) is never worth the risk of betting on, and especially not after the Wizards just gave the Knicks a battle a few nights ago. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -11.5 (-105).
New York has covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 games and is 16-15-1 ATS this season. The Wizards are just 11-17-1 ATS this season.
Given how tightly contested the last matchup between these squads was, I expect the Knicks to come out with a level of intensity and urgency that was missing Saturday, and that the Knicks will win by a much more respectable margin Monday.
This bet changes to a LEAN if Brunson is ruled out for the matchup.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 230.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 3 of New York’s last 4 games and is 18-14 for the Knicks this season. For Washington, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games. The Over has hit in both meetings this season, but be aware the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 matchups between these squads.
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