The New York Knicks (26-47) will try to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Wizards (40-32) at Capital One Arena. The game can be seen on NBATV at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Washington opened as a 10-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217 points.
New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards Betting Prediction
In the Knicks’ last game, they were topped by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 108-104. Minnesota made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 28 of them (87.5 percent). New York, meanwhile, was 12-17 (70.6 percent). Tim Hardaway Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 39 points on 14-for-25 shooting.
The Wizards were beaten by the Denver Nuggets in their last game, 108-100. Denver’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Washington. The Nuggets had a rate of 9.7 (better than their season average of 13.2), while the Wizards posted a mark of 16.5 (above their season average of 12.7). With 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Washington’s Markieff Morris had a good performance.
Washington should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Wizards currently rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), while New York ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
New York comes into the contest with records of 26-47 straight up (SU) and 34-39 against the spread (ATS). Of the Knicks’ 73 games, 36 have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Washington owns records of 40-32 SU and 32-38-2 ATS. In opposition of New York, Wizards games have finished under the projected point total 52.8 percent of the time.
The Wizards have emerged victorious in both contests against the Knicks this year, including a 118-113 victory the last time these teams met. Washington covered as a 4.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 231 points, which was 20.5 points above the projected point total of 210.5 points. Washington’s free throw rate was their largest strength over New York. The Wizards had a rate of 0.170, while the Knicks posted a mark of 0.144. Bradley Beal was a standout player in the game, putting up 36 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
New York Knicks at Washington Wizards Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
New York is 14-23 ATS on the road with 19 overs, 16 unders and 2 pushes.
At home, Washington is 12-22-2 ATS with 18 overs, 16 unders and 2 pushes.
Washington is 18-4 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while New York is 12-3.
The Wizards are 37-18 when they score above 100 points, while the Knicks are 25-25.
New York ranks sixth in second chance points per game (13.6) while Washington ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).
The Wizards rank 10th in steals per game (7.9) while the Knicks rank 27th (6.8).
Washington ranks fifth in assists per game (24.9) while New York ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (23.8).
The Wizards rank 16th in fast break points per game (11.4) while the Knicks rank 29th (8.3).
New York averages 46.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Washington ranks 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.6).
The Wizards rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (29.1) while the Knicks rank 25th (30.6).
Washington ranks 10th in points off turnovers per game (17.2) while New York ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.6).
The Knicks average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Wizards rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, New York is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders, 1 over and 1 push.
Washington is 1-4 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Knicks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, New York has lost by an average of 3.4 points.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 107.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.6 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
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