Knicks vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (33-27) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (28-30)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-DC & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Wizards Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 32-26 against the spread, while the Wizards are 29-28 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+1.5 -110O 226.5 -115+100
Washington Wizards -1.5 -110U 226.5 -115-120

Wizards vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

Wizards vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Wizards, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 54 of their last 81 games (+27.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 50 of their last 81 games (+23.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 away games (+22.45 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 40 away games (+16.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 41 away games (+15.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 65 games (+27.55 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+13.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+12.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 37 games at home (+11.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games at home (+11.90 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 32-26 (+3.45 Units / 5.23% ROI).

  • 33-27 against the Moneyline (+5.4 Units / 6.02% ROI)
  • 31-27 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 1.97% ROI)
  • 27-31 against the Under for game total points (-7.1 Units / -10.76% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 29-28 (-1.8 Units / -2.82% ROI).

  • 28-30 against the Moneyline (+2.55 Units / 3.46% ROI)
  • 27-29 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -7.68% ROI)
  • 29-27 against the Under for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.1% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 79 games (-34.05 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-20.58 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 56 games (-19.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 37 games at home (-15.40 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-15.04 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-21.22 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 83 games (-19.45 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 22 of their last 57 games (-19.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 67 games (-16.08 Units / -21% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The New York Knicks are 4-12 (.250) when losing the rebounding margin this season — tied for eighth-worst among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards have averaged 44.2 rebounds per game (2,387 rebounds/54 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The New York Knicks are 23-43 (.348) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards have averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (1,755 turnovers/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 3-24 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .273

The Knicks are 13-59 (.181) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .322

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Washington Wizards are 6-18 (.250) when losing the rebounding margin this season — tied for eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New York Knicks have averaged 47.1 rebounds per game (2,639 rebounds/56 games) this season — third-highest among NBA teams.

The Wizards are 13-41 (.241) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .314

The Wizards are 21-27 (.438) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Wizards are 15-55 (.214) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

Injury Report: Wizards vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Feb. 24

  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal is questionable for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against New York.
  • Mitchell Robinson (Knicks): Robinson is questionable for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against Washington.
  • Evan Fournier (Knicks): Fournier is out for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against Washington.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 45% (2,739/6,114) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Knicks have averaged 10.2 assists per game (2,147 assists/210 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Knicks are shooting 44% (3,873/8,830) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have a TS% of 48% in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 10.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Wizards averaged 116.6 points per game (8,398 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Wizards have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,490 assists/ 1,336 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Wizards have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,613 assists/ 870 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,905 rebounds/56 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (922 steals/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.4 steals per game (446 steals/70 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (699 steals/106 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 6.8 steals per game (366 steals/54 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Wizards have averaged 6.5 steals per game (888 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (357 blocks/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Wizards have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (700 blocks/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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