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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -11.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | MNMT

The Washington Wizards visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Wizards vs Knicks Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 18-20 against the spread, while the Knicks are 22-17 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+11.5 -105O 234.5 -115+500
New York Knicks -11.5 -115U 234.5 -105-700

Knicks vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 86.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Wizards and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 77 games (+20.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 77 games (+14.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 49 games (+12.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 38 away games (+8.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 89 games (+14.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 33 of their last 52 games (+13.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 81 games (+12.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 46 of their last 80 games (+11.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games at home (+11.30 Units / 39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 18-20 (-4 Units / -9.32% ROI).

  • 7-32 against the Moneyline (-21.4 Units / -52.77% ROI)
  • 21-17 against the Over for game total points (+2.25 Units / 5.24% ROI)
  • 17-21 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -14.24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 22-17 (+3.35 Units / 7.45% ROI).

  • 24-17 against the Moneyline (+3.35 Units / 3.71% ROI)
  • 19-22 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -11.53% ROI)
  • 22-19 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 2.44% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 89 games (-24.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 88 games (-23.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 52 games (-18.35 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 56 games (-14.40 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 26 games at home (-14.00 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 77 games (-29.45 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 59 games (-27.60 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 71 games (-18.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 44 games (-16.70 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 63 games (-15.90 Units / -23% ROI)

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

The Wizards are 1-19 (.050) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Wizards are winless (0-3) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Wizards are 4-22 (.154) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Wizards are winless (0-27) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

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

The Knicks are 9-2 (.818) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Knicks are winless (0-11) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .261

The Knicks were 46-33 (.582) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Knicks are 3-10 (.231) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

Injury Report: Knicks vs. WizardsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 18

  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • DaQuan Jeffries (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Ryan Rollins (Washington Wizards): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Johnny Davis (Washington Wizards): Calf, Out
  • Landry Shamet (Washington Wizards): Ribs, Game Time Decision
  • Delon Wright (Washington Wizards): Knee, Out

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (382 points/39 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Wizards have averaged 29.4 points in the paint per game (1,146 points/39 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Wizards have averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (533 rebounds/39 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.8

The Wizards have averaged 10.8 second chance points per game (421 points/39 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,036 points/123 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 8.8 second chance points per game (359 points/41 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks are shooting 47% (1,698/3,653) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Knicks averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (1,326 points/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (681 points/39 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

The Wizards have allowed 10.5 offensive rebounds per game (408 rebounds/39 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.5

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 have allowed 19.4 offensive rebounds per game (758 rebounds/39 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.7 blocks per game (151 blocks/41 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

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 allowed 45.9 points in the paint per game (3,762 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.5 steals per game (375 steals/58 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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