New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Washington Wizards (9-21) will be at home in Capital One Arena when they take on the New York Knicks (8-24). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards Betting Odds

In the Knicks’ last game, they were victorious over the Brooklyn Nets, 94-82, despite being 7-point underdogs. The Wizards, meanwhile, were blown out by the Detroit Pistons, 132-102, and failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The New York game went 50 points under the projected point total of 226, while the Washington game finished 5.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5.

New York played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 25.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.490). For those same stats, Brooklyn had marks of 16.1 and 0.353, respectively. Washington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 12.6). Washington’s Anzejs Pasecniks had a solid performance, contributing 17 points and six rebounds. New York rallied around Julius Randle, who finished with 33 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Brown led the Wizards to a 121-115 victory. He produced 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The two teams combined to put up 236 points, which was over the projected point total of 227, and Washington covered as a 4-point underdog. The Wizards’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Knicks. Washington had a rate of 6.6, while New York posted a mark of 12.3.

Vegas has a tendency to set the total high when the Knicks are involved, as 19 of their 32 contests have ended under the total. New York heads into the contest with records of 8-24 straight up (SU) and 15-16-1 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike New York, games featuring the Wizards have typically finished over the O/U total (60.0 percent). Additionally, Washington owns records of 9-21 SU and 16-14 ATS.

Washington could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NBA. The Wizards rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while New York ranks 27th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Knicks rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while the Wizards rank 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).

New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • The Wizards rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while the Knicks rank 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
  • New York averages 15.0 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the NBA. Washington ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.7).
  • The Knicks rank 12th in rebounds per game (45.9) while the Wizards rank last (41.7).
  • Washington averages 34.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. New York ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (35.8).
  • Washington ranks 18th in fast break points per game (12.5) while New York ranks 28th (10.1).
  • The Wizards rank second in assists per game (27.0) while the Knicks rank 28th (20.8).
  • The Knicks rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (4.9) while the Wizards rank 25th (5.7).
  • New York ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (6.8) while Washington ranks seventh (7.0).
  • New York ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (42.2) while Washington ranks 26th (51.3).
  • New York is 2-1 when they allow under 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
  • The Knicks are 7-15 when they reach the century mark, while the Wizards are 8-21.
  • Washington is 5-6 ATS at home, while New York is 9-7 ATS on the road.
  • The Knicks have 8 overs and 8 unders in 16 road games.
  • Of the Wizards’ 11 home games, they have 6 overs, 4 unders and 1 push.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, New York and Washington are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Knicks have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Wizards have 4 overs and 1 under
  • During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 113.6 points per game (10.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
  • The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 5.0 for the season.