The New York Knicks (29-40) host the Washington Wizards (29-39) in an Eastern Conference bout on Friday night. New York rolls into this matchup on a two-game win streak, including a 128-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Washington has struggled as of late, dropping five straight and falling to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Cam Reddish (shoulder) and Nerlens Noel (foot) are unavailable for New York, while Quentin Grimes (knee) is listed as questionable.
Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden. New York is favored by six points in the latest Knicks vs. Wizards odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 225.5. Before locking in any Knicks vs. Wizards picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Wizards and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Wizards vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Wizards spread: Knicks -6
- Knicks vs. Wizards over-under: 225.5 points
- Knicks vs. Wizards money line: Washington +210, New York -260
- WAS: Over is 5-0 in Wizards’ last 5 games following an ATS loss
- NYK: Knicks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Why the Knicks can cover
Forward Julius Randle leads the team in multiple team categories as he is first in scoring (20.4), rebounds (9.9), and assists (5.2). The Kentucky product uses his physicality to bully defenders and has scored at least 24 points in six of his last eight games, including two double-doubles during that stretch. Randle is also shooting 39 percent from three in the month of March. On Mar. 11, Randle dropped 36 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and went 3-for-6 from downtown.
Guard Immanuel Quickley gives the Knicks a spark off the bench as he averages 10.1 points and 3.1 assists per game. The Kentucky product has found his stroke from deep during the month of March, shooting 45 percent from downtown. Quickley has scored at least 18 points in four of his last nine games. In his last outing, the 2020 first-round pick had 18 points, five rebounds, six assists, and shot a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Why the Wizards can cover
Forward Kyle Kuzma averages 17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. With more opportunities in Washington, Kuzma has taken advantage with career-highs in rebounds, assists and blocks. He’s logged 24 double-doubles on the year and Kuzma had a monster performance on Feb. 26 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He tallied 34 points, 13 rebounds, and went 8-for-11 from three.
Newly acquired center Kristaps Porzingis provides the Wizards with another scoring option. Since arriving, Porzingis has scored at least 19 points in three of his five games in Washington. The 2015 fourth-overall pick has incredible length that can cause problems for opposing players and he’s recorded at least two blocks in five of his last 10 games. On Mar. 14 against the Golden State Warriors, Porzingis had 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
How to make Knicks vs. Wizards picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 226 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
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