The New York Knicks (22-10) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (5-24) on Monday, December 30th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on NBA. The Knicks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Knicks vs Wizards

The Knicks Are Coming Off A Win

New York improved to 22-10 with a 136-132 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Despite being favored by 13 points, the Knicks didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 268 points went well over the 225-point line.

After the Wizards went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 87-85 to 99-85, the Knicks responded by holding Washington to 21 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 29 of their own to secure the win.

The Wizards Are Coming Off A Win

Washington fell to 5-24 on the season after a 136-132 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Despite being +13 point underdogs, the Wizards kept it close, losing by just four points. The total score of 268 points went well over the pre-game line of 225.

Washington looked poised for an upset after a 12-0 run put them up 99-85, but they couldn’t hold on. The Knicks outscored them 29-21 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

Jalen Brunson’s 55-point performance led the Knicks to a 136-132 win over the Wizards, as he shot 58.1% from the field and added 9 assists. Brunson was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 19 points, and added 14 more in the 4th and 9 in overtime.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 30 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 68.4%, while Mikal Bridges added 21 points. The Knicks shot 52.6% as a team, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 25% rate.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Justin Champagnie was on fire for the Wizards in their loss to the Knicks, scoring 31 points on 86.7% shooting from the field and hitting 5 threes at an 83.3% clip. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Malcolm Brogdon added 22 points, including 7 in overtime, and Bilal Coulibaly chipped in 18 points. The Wizards made 17 threes, shooting 44.7% from deep and 51.5% overall.

Knicks Team Defense

Defensively, the Knicks struggled, giving up 132 points on 51% shooting from the Wizards. They allowed 33 points in the 1st and 38 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed Washington to hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards also went 13/15 from the line. New York finished with 33 defensive rebounds, while giving up 11 offensive boards.

Wizards Team Defense

Despite giving up 132 points, the Knicks managed to secure a win over the Wizards on Saturday. New York allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.

The Knicks struggled to contain Washington’s shooting, as the Wizards hit 51% from the field, including 17 threes at a 44% clip. New York sent Washington to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Knicks finished with 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Knicks vs Wizards Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 3-5-2 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 0-10 overall in these games.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-0-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Knicks vs Wizards Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +11.5, 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.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230.5, and our model predicts the Knicks and Wizards to score a combined 280 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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