The Washington Wizards (19-33) will travel to Madison Square Garden to challenge the New York Knicks (17-37). The Knicks opened as 2.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 228.5 points and it starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds
The Wizards were victorious over the Chicago Bulls in their last game, 126-114, despite being 3-point underdogs. The Knicks, meanwhile, were beaten by the Atlanta Hawks, 140-135, and failed to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Washington game went 1 point under the projected point total of 241, while the New York game went 50 points over the projected point total of 225.
Washington dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.213 (above their season average of 0.203) and a turnover percentage of 14.6 (worse than their season average of 11.4). Chicago was 0.109 and 16.9, respectively, for those same stats. New York, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 21.2). New York’s Julius Randle had a solid performance, contributing 35 points and 18 rebounds. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal fueled Washington with 30 points and seven assists.
The Knicks evened the season series at one with a 107-100 victory in their most recent matchup. Randle put up a double-double in the victory with 30 points and 16 rebounds. New York’s 0.512 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Washington, who had a rate of 0.396. The two teams combined to score 207 points, which was well under the projected point total of 227.5, and New York covered as a 3-point favorite.
Wizards games have a tendency to go over the total (58.8 percent). Washington comes into the game with records of 19-33 straight up (SU) and 26-25 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Washington, Knicks games have typically finished under the total (57.4 percent). Moreover, New York owns records of 17-37 SU and 28-24-2 ATS.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for New York in this showdown. The Knicks rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while Washington ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Wizards rank 10th (7.3).
- New York ranks second in second chance points per game (15.0) while Washington ranks 28th in second chance points allowed per game (15.0).
- The Wizards rank ninth in assists per game (25.6) while the Knicks rank 27th (21.7).
- Washington ranks 16th in fast break points per game (12.5) while New York ranks 29th (9.8).
- Washington ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (32.6) while New York ranks 28th (29.5).
- The Knicks rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.3) while the Wizards rank 26th (52.1).
- The Wizards average 18.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Knicks rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
- New York ranks sixth in rebounds per game (46.4) while Washington ranks 26th (42.5).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Washington is 3-0 and New York is 7-3.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Knicks are 14-23 and the Wizards are 17-31.
- Washington is 13-13 ATS on the road, while New York is 13-12-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 17 of the Wizards’ 26 road games, while 16 of the Knicks’ 26 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 4-0-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 3-2.
- In their last five games, New York has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push, while Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Knicks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, New York has been defeated by an average of 6.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 114.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
