Knicks vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 18

  • The Knicks are -10.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | MSG

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

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Wizards Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 3-1 against the spread, while the Wizards are 1-3 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-10.5 -110O 218.5 -110-650
Washington Wizards +10.5 -110U 218.5 -110+475

Wizards vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Wizards.

Wizards vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 89 games (+16.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 70 games (+13.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 away games (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 55 games (+17.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 41 games (+13.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games at home (+10.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Knicks have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 4-0 against the Moneyline (+4.2 Units / 51.79% ROI)
  • 1-3 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI)
  • 3-1 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Wizards have gone 1-3 (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 1-3 against the Moneyline (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 80 games (-32.10 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 6 of their last 28 games (-18.95 Units / -59% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 29 games (-17.15 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 75 games (-16.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 80 games (-24.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-23.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 90 games (-21.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 95 games (-21.30 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Knicks are 14-6 (.700) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Knicks were 9-1 (.900) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

The Knicks were 6-4 (.600) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Wizards were 3-40 (.070) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Wizards were winless (0-10) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Wizards were 5-63 (.074) when allowing 110 or more points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .339

The Wizards were 2-20 (.091) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

Injury Report: Wizards vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Oct. 18

  • Washington Wizards – No Injuries Reported
  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,998 assists/ 1,085 TOs) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Knicks had 25.5 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Knicks shot 47% (3,444/7,328) last season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 9.1 fast break points per game (748 points/82 games) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards averaged 19.2 fast break points per game (788 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards shot 34% from three (473/1,396) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards averaged 28.4 points in the paint per game (2,330 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (331 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,956 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Wizards allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (716 points/41 games) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards allowed 16.4 second chance points per game (1,345 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,790 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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