by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Where to Watch: MSG
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Wizards +6, Knicks -6; Over/Under: NL points
Bet365: Point Spread: Wizards +6, Knicks -6; Over/Under: NL points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Wizards +6, Knicks -6; Over/Under: NL points
Season Record
Washington Wizards: 18-26 (3rd place, Southeast Division)
New York Knicks: 25-20 (4th place, Atlantic Division)
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Washington Wizards: 5-5 last 10
New York Knicks: 7-3 last 10
Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Preview and Analysis
The Wizards are coming into this game with an 18-26 record overall and they are 7-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors in their last game. Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in points in that game with 32 while Monté Morris was next on the team with 17 points. Monté Morris led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Kyle Kuzma led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.8% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 87% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.4 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 18-23-3 this season and their O/U record is 21-21-2.
The Knicks are coming into this game with a 25-20 record overall and they are 11-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Toronto Raptors in their last game. RJ Barrett led the team in points in that game with 32 while Jalen Brunson was next on the team with 26 points. Julius Randle led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Julius Randle led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 42.4% from the field, 29% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.3 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 24-19-2 this season and their O/U record is 22-21-2.
Wizards vs Knicks Prediction
The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks haven't been great at home this season with a losing record there but they are still having a pretty good year with a 25-20 record overall. They just lost at home in their last game but they will be looking to bounce back here on their home court and they are getting a bit of a break with a Wizards team that has been starting to slump again in their games lately. The Wizards have been terrible this year with an 18-26 record overall and a 7-16 road record. They have been missing one of their key players for a while now and haven't been good without him, even entering this game losing 2 games in a row now. The Knicks are a much better team this season and have been trending in the right direction while the Wizards have been dealing with a lot of injuries all year and just haven't been able to get a rhythm going. The Knicks will bounce back with a much better effort here against the struggling Wizards. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game.
Wizards Knicks Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Knicks 124 Wizards 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Washington Wizards: 18-24 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 2-8 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 11-6 UNDER after a non-conference game.
New York Knicks: 28-17 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 7-1 ATS after 2 straight games outrebounding the opponent by 10 or more. 28-17 UNDER as a home favorite of 6 points or less.
Key Injuries
Washington Wizards: V. Carey Jr. (PF) Ques Wed - Quadricep. B. Beal (SG) Late Jan - Hamstring.
New York Knicks: None.
Notable Quotes
“They started to wear on him. Draymond is one of the best defenders in the league for a reason.” - Wes Unseld Jr. after his team’s loss against the Warriors in their game on Monday.
“I thought it was a hell of a play, and that’s how the game went — back and forth. It was a quick turnaround for us, and we kept fighting the whole game.” - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s loss against the Raptors in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Washington Wizards
PG Monte Morris
SG Corey Kispert
SF Kyle Kuzma
PF Kristaps Porzingis
C Daniel Gafford
New York Knicks
PG Jalen Brunson
SG Quentin Grimes
SF RJ Barrett
PF Julius Randle
C Mitchell Robinson
Statistical Leaders
Washington Wizards
PPG: B. Beal (22.9)
APG: M. Morris (5.4)
Reb/G: K. Porzingis (8.8)
New York Knicks
PPG: J. Randle (24.4)
APG: J. Brunson (6.3)
Reb/G: J. Randle (10.6)
Coaches:
Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld Jr. (2nd season)
New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
