The New York Knicks (22-22) will try to push above the .500 mark Thursday night when they host the Washington Wizards (15-27). Tip-off from Madison Square Garden will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Wizards-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Wizards at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Wizards +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Knicks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Wizards +3 (-110) | Knicks -3 (-110)
- Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Knicks: Key injuries
Wizards
- PF Davis Bertans (calf) out
Knicks
- PG Austin Rivers (personal) out
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Wizards at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Knicks 113, Wizards 107
Money line (ML)
The Wizards have lost eight of their last 10 games, including a 131-113 loss to the Knicks Tuesday night. Washington has really struggled of late, and though the Knicks have been just average recently, their defense still ranks No. 1 in the NBA.
The Wizards will have trouble scoring consistently Thursday night and with PG Derrick Rose back from his COVID-19 bout, the Knicks offense should be better, too. I like the KNICKS (-150) to win outright.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Wizards are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games, which pales in comparison to how hot the Knicks have been (13-5-1 ATS) in their last 19 games. The Knicks blew out the Wizards as 3-point favorites Tuesday night and there’s little reason to believe they can’t cover a 3-point spread again.
Take the KNICKS -3 (-110) to cover, though they probably won’t win by 18 points again.
Over/Under (O/U)
This is a matchup between one of the best offenses and arguably the best defense in the league, with the Knicks ranking first in points per game allowed. The Over/Under is often set lower when the Knicks play, which is why it’s 224.5 points Thursday night.
The Knicks will slow down Washington’s offense and neither team will top 120 points, keeping the total on the lower end. Bet the UNDER 224.5 (-110) Thursday.
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