Washington Wizards at New York Knicks ATS Prediction 12/23/19

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The Washington Wizards (8-20) will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (7-23). The Wizards opened as 2.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 234.5 points and action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Betting Odds

Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last outing. The Knicks (12-point underdogs) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 123-102, while the Wizards (13-point underdogs) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 125-108. The New York game went 2 points under the projected point total of 227, while the Washington game went 5 points over the projected point total of 228.

Washington did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (29-34; 85.3 percent) while New York forced Milwaukee into a turnover percentage of 15.9 (above their season average of 12.2). New York’s Julius Randle had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds. Washington, meanwhile, was lifted by Bradley Beal, who recorded 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

The Wizards captured this series last year, winning three out of four games. In the last matchup, New York won 113-110. New York’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Washington. The Knicks had a rate of 0.619 while the Wizards posted a mark of 0.466. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Wizards matchups tend to go over the O/U total (57.1 percent). Washington holds records of 8-20 straight up (SU) and 15-13 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Washington, Knicks games have typically gone under the projected point total (60.0 percent). Additionally, New York owns records of 7-23 SU and 14-15-1 ATS.

The offensive glass could be a major advantage for New York in this meeting. The Knicks are among the league’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.2 percent. Meanwhile, Washington ranks 27th in the NBA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.1 percent. Furthermore, the Wizards’ fourth-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 110.4) will try to take advantage of the Knicks’ 27th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 112.1).

Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks Free Pick

NBA Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank 20th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Wizards rank 28th (3.9).
  • Washington ranks second in assists per game (27.3) while New York ranks 29th (20.7).
  • The Knicks rank 14th in rebounds per game (45.5) while the Wizards rank last (41.4).
  • Washington ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while New York ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (35.5).
  • Washington ranks sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.5) while New York ranks 15th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.2).
  • The Knicks rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (42.7) while the Wizards rank 28th (51.6).
  • The Wizards rank 18th in fast break points per game (12.7) while the Knicks rank 28th (10.3).
  • New York ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.7) while Washington ranks eighth (7.2).
  • New York ranks fourth in second chance points per game (14.9) while Washington ranks 25th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
  • In games where they allow under 100 points, Washington is 2-0 and New York is 1-1.
  • The Wizards are 7-20 when they reach 100 points, while the Knicks are 7-14.
  • Washington is 10-7 ATS on the road, while New York is 6-8-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 10 of the Wizards’ 17 road games, while 11 of the Knicks’ 15 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knicks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, New York has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Washington has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 9.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 120.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).