Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1049) will host the Washington Wizards (+670) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points and have won two straight games. The Wizards, on the other hand, have lost eight in a row and are 2-10 on the season.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and can be seen on MSG. The over/under line is currently set at 230.5 points.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +13.5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-122 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can Washington Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

The Wizards fell to 2-10 on the season after a 124-104 loss to the Pistons on Sunday. Washington, who were +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just under the 231.5 O/U line.

Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 28-18 after the 1st quarter. They tried to rally, cutting the score from 74-61 to 74-71, but Detroit responded with a 10-0 run. The Pistons pulled away in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 37-26, and Washington couldn’t recover despite winning the 4th quarter 25-22.

In their 124-104 loss to the Pistons, the Wizards shot 47% from the field and knocked down 12 threes at a 44.4% clip. Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma led the way with 22 points each, with Poole hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Kuzma was particularly effective, shooting 71.4% from the field, while Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points on 66.7% shooting. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Kuzma added 10 in the same period.

Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 37 points in each, contributing to their 124-104 loss to the Pistons. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points.

Washington had a tough time defending the perimeter, as Detroit hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Wizards sent the Pistons to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Washington recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Will New York Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Knicks moved above .500 for the season with a 114-104 win over the Nets on Sunday, November 17th, improving their record to 7-6. Playing at home, New York was favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 218, just under the 220.5-point line.

New York took control with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 32-31 to 43-31. They outscored Brooklyn 35-24 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 95-81 lead. The Knicks slowed down in the final period, being outscored 23-19, but still secured the win.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Nets, scoring 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds while shooting 62.5% from the field. OG Anunoby added 24 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, and Mikal Bridges contributed 21 points, also making 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.

The Knicks made 13 threes as a team, shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc, but connected on 48.9% of their field goals overall. Towns scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Josh Hart was consistent throughout, scoring 5 points in each quarter to finish with 20.

Defensively, the Knicks tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Nets in their 114-104 win. They gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, New York limited the Nets to 42% shooting from the field.

However, the Knicks struggled to contain the Nets from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Nets also went to the free-throw line 30 times, making 23. The Knicks finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 5 blocks.