The Washington Wizards (34-43) battle the New York Knicks (45-33) Sunday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards are 1-2 against the Knicks this season but 2-1 against the spread (ATS). The total is 0-2-1 O/U in the 3 matchups so far this season.
Washington has lost 6 of its last 8 games and is just 2-5-1 ATS in that span. The Wizards have lost 4 straight games on the road as well and are 0-3-1 ATS in those games. Washington is 34-39-4 ATS on the season. Washington is coming off a 116-109 loss at home against the Orlando Magic, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog.
The Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road 130-116 Friday, covering as a 3-point underdog. They have won 3 straight games and 6 of their last 9. They are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games as well. New York is 43-32-3 ATS on the season and sit in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.
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Wizards at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Knicks -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +9.5 (-110) | Knicks -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Knicks key injuries
Wizards
- G Bradley Beal (knee) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out
- F Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out
Knicks
- F Julius Randle (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 115, Wizards 109
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Knicks haven’t been great at home, and a (-450) pricetag for the home side is unplayable. With the Wizards’ 3 top scorers sidelined, backing the road team at (+340) presents little value.
Against the spread
LEAN WIZARDS +9.5 (-110).
New York hasn’t been great at covering at home, posting just an 18-18-3 ATS record at MSG. The Knicks are 3-3 ATS over their last 6 games while the Wizards are 2-1-1.
The Wizards are actually 2-2 straight up in their last 4 games as well. Washington is 18-18-3 ATS on the road this season. It should be a public fade as well.
For a small unit, take the WIZARDS +9.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 226.5 (-110).
On Sunday afternoon, the stars will not be on display. The Wizards won’t have a player taking the court that is averaging over 11 points per game. All 3 stars that are sidelined averaged more than 20 per game.
The Wizards are also 2-3 O/U in their last 5 games. The Knicks are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games and have scored 106 or fewer in 2 of their last 4.
And with neither ranked top 20 in pace, take the UNDER 226.5 (-110).
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