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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