Knicks vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 18, 2024

The New York Knicks (24-17) host the Washington Wizards (7-32) on January 18, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The Wizards are underdogs by a 12-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The over/under for the matchup is 234.5 points.

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Knicks vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -12 234.5

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Injury Report as of January 18

Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Josh Hart: Out (Knee)

Wizards: Daniel Gafford: Out (Concussion)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (-12)
Total Pick Under (234.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Knicks vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Knicks Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
115.0 (17th) Points Scored 115.5 (15th)
110.9 (3rd) Points Allowed 125.3 (30th)
46.0 (5th) Rebounds 39.7 (30th)
12.7 (4th) Off. Rebounds 8.7 (28th)
13.2 (11th) 3pt Made 12.5 (16th)
24.0 (28th) Assists 27.6 (9th)
12.8 (14th) Turnovers 13.3 (18th)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 38 25.9 3.8 6.4 0.9 0.2 2.9
Julius Randle 40 23.9 9.2 4.8 0.6 0.3 1.6
OG Anunoby 27 15.1 3.9 2.7 1.0 0.5 2.3
OG Anunoby 9 14.6 4.8 1.4 1.3 0.9 1.9
Donte DiVincenzo 40 11.1 3.2 2.2 1.2 0.3 2.6

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 39 22.4 6.3 4.2 0.4 0.6 2.4
Jordan Poole 38 16.9 2.3 3.6 1.0 0.3 2.0
Tyus Jones 39 12.8 2.9 5.6 1.2 0.3 1.6
Deni Avdija 39 12.3 6.1 4.0 0.9 0.4 1.0
Corey Kispert 38 11.6 2.1 1.5 0.3 0.2 2.0

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks have 22 wins in 41 games against the spread this year.
  • New York has won once ATS (1-1) as a 12-point favorite or more this season.
  • This season, 19 of the Knicks’ 41 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 12 games this year, New York and its opponent have combined to score more than 234.5 points.
  • Knicks games this season have posted an average total of 225.8, which is 8.7 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Wizards’ record against the spread is 18-20-1.
  • Against the spread, as a 12-point underdog or greater, Washington is 3-1.
  • There have been 21 Wizards games (out of 39) that hit the over this season.
  • Washington’s games have finished with over 234.5 points scored 24 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Wizards games this year (234.5) is 6.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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