The Washington Wizards (1-7) welcome the New York Knicks (3-6) to Capital One Arena. The Wizards are 9-point favorites and will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 226.5 points and it can be seen on MSG Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards ATS Odds
In the Knicks’ last contest, they topped the Dallas Mavericks, 118-106, as 5.5-point underdogs. The Wizards, meanwhile, were dismantled by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 134-111, and were unable to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The New York game finished 8 points over the projected point total of 216, while the Washington game finished 12 points over the projected point total of 233.
New York dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 11.6) and a free throw rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.173). Dallas was 16.4 and 0.185, respectively, for those same stats. Washington, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.497). Bradley Beal had a solid performance for Washington, recording 27 points. New York was lifted by Mitchell Robinson, who put up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wizards took this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, New York won 101-97. New York had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.460). Washington, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent).
Games featuring the Knicks tend to finish under the total (55.6 percent). New York has a superb record against the spread (6-2-1), despite being 3-6 straight up (SU).
Unlike New York, games featuring the Wizards have typically gone over the total (75.0 percent). Additionally, Washington owns records of 1-7 SU and 1-7 ATS.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Washington offense. Since last season, Washington ranks 21st in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent), while the gambling defense of New York has forced the most turnovers in the NBA (13.3 percent). ,
New York Knicks at Washington Wizards Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Washington ranks seventh in assists per game (24.8) while New York ranks 28th (23.0).
- The Knicks average 15.5 points off turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Wizards rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.2).
- Washington ranks 17th in fast break points per game (12.6) while New York ranks last (8.6).
- Washington ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.6) while New York ranks 28th (4.9).
- The Knicks rank fifth in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Wizards rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.3).
- The Wizards rank 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (46.0) while the Knicks rank 26th (44.0).
- New York ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (8.0) while Washington ranks 20th (7.8).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, New York is 16-4 and Washington is 20-4.
- The Wizards are 43-28 when they score more than 100 points, while the Knicks are 31-35.
