The Washington Wizards (15-54) travel to face off against the New York Knicks (43-26) on Saturday, March 22nd. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on MSG. Both the Wizards and Knicks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Wizards vs Knicks

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s struggles continued with a 120-105 loss to the Magic on Friday, dropping their record to 15-54. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, the Wizards couldn’t cover the spread at home. The total score of 225 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 214.5 by 10.5 points.

Orlando took control early, outscoring Washington 34-24 in the 2nd quarter and 35-17 in the 3rd. The Wizards made a push in the 4th, going on a 13-0 run to cut the deficit from 78-62 to 78-75, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Magic’s dominance.

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks fell to 43-26 on the season after a 115-98 road loss to the Hornets on Thursday, March 20th. New York entered the game as 7.5-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by 17. The combined score of 213 points fell short of the 221.5-point O/U line.

Charlotte took control with a 13-0 run early, extending the score from 19-17 to 30-19. The Knicks couldn’t close the gap, as the Hornets outscored them in each quarter, including a 30-26 advantage in the 4th.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

In their 120-105 loss to the Magic, the Wizards shot 42.5% from the field but excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 17 threes at a 43.6% rate. Alexandre Sarr led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Jordan Poole added 18 points, making 4 threes at 50%, while Tristan Vukčević also hit 4 threes, finishing with 17 points and 11 of those coming in the 4th quarter. AJ Johnson contributed 9 of his 14 points in the final period as well.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

In their 115-98 loss to the Hornets, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range, hitting only 10 threes. OG Anunoby led the way with 25 points, though he shot 36.8% from the floor and 25% from deep.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall and 50% from three. Mikal Bridges contributed 16 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Wizards Team Defense

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 120 points on 47% shooting. Washington allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 35 in the 3rd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 18 points.

Orlando hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. The Wizards sent the Magic to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. Washington recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Knicks Team Defense

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Magic, allowing 120 points on 47% shooting. Washington gave up 33 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 35 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 18 points.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed Orlando to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. Washington sent the Magic to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Wizards finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowed 13 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.

Wizards vs Knicks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Although New York has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
• The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, New York has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Wizards vs Knicks Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +15.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Wizards and Knicks to reach a combined total of 232 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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