New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (23-19) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (18-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Friday, January 13, 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 Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Wizards Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 22-18 against the spread, while the Wizards are 19-22 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-4.5 -110O 222.5 -110-185
Washington Wizards +4.5 -110U 222.5 -110+150

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 58.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.4% 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 78 games (+28.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 68 games (+25.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 69 games (+19.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 away games (+19.15 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 41 away games (+17.90 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 49 games (+19.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games at home (+14.05 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 59 games (+12.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 41 games at home (+11.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 22-18 (+2.25 Units / 4.88% ROI).

  • 23-19 against the Moneyline (+1.55 Units / 2.39% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.16% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 19-22 (-5.25 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 18-24 against the Moneyline (-3.6 Units / -6.94% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.71% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Under for game total points (-1 Units / -2.16% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 63 games (-25.25 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.31 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-17.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 34 games at home (-17.35 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 67 games (-14.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.66 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 71 games (-19.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.69 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.48 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-16.95 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

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

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Wizards vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Jan. 13

  • Daniel Gafford (Wizards): Gafford is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against New York.
  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Beal has been cleared to resume full basketball activities.
  • Johnny Davis (Wizards): Davis is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against New York.
  • Monte Morris (Wizards): Morris is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against New York.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Wizards): Porzingis is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against New York.
  • Vernon Carey Jr. (Wizards): Carey Jr. is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 13) game against New York.
  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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