Wizards vs. Knicks Prediction & Odds
The number-eleven-seed Washington Wizards travel to the Big Apple to face the fifth-seeded New York Knicks on Sunday night at 6:00 PM ET. Can the Knicks cover the 9.5-point spread as home favorites?
The Washington Wizards are 34-43 on the season. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Wizards are 34-39-4 ATS on the year.
The New York Knicks are 45-33 on the season. They’re 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Knicks are 43-32-3 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
515 Washington Wizards (+9.5) at 516 New York Knicks (-9.5); O/U 227
6:00 PM ET, Sunday, April 2, 2023
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Wizards vs. Knicks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Wizards +9.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Washington Wizards DFS Spin
Washington will be significantly shorthanded for this game. Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle Kuzma will all miss the Wizards’ Sunday clash with the Knicks. Those are Washington’s top three scorers and the trio combines to average 67.6 points per game. Washington point guard Monte Morris is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game with an ankle ailment. Morris is averaging 10.3 points per game this season.
Washington’s Corey Kispert might be a nice sleeper play in DFS Saturday. Kispert scored 27 points in the Wizards’ home loss to the Magic on Friday night, and he shot 55.4% from the field and 47.7% from deep in 16 games in the month of March.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
Knicks power forward Julius Randle will miss New York’s game against Washington on Sunday. He’s dealing with a sprained ankle. Randle is New York’s leading scorer with 25.1 points per game and tops the club in rebounds with 10 per game. He’ll be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Knicks shooting guard Immanuel Quickley is one of the odds-on favorites for Sixth Man of the Year. The 2020 first-round pick averaged 19.7 points and 2.6 made three-pointers per game in the month of March and he should see an increase in scoring chances with Julius Randle sidelined. Quickley’s counting stats (4 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game, 0.9 steals per game) make him an attractive DFS option if the price is reasonable on Sunday evening.
Wizards vs. Knicks NBA Betting Trends
Washington is 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Washington is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following an outright loss.
New York is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS win.
New York is 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
Wizards vs. Knicks NBA Prediction
Washington has struggled on the road and in Sunday games this season. To wit, the Wizards are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. They will also be playing with a skeleton crew on Sunday, as they won’t have their top three leading scorers.
New York on the other hand has been great at home and on Sundays this year. The Knicks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. I know the Knicks won’t have Randle for this game, but that may open up the paint and allow more spacing for their shot-creators to operate. It’s a big number, but I’ll lay the points with the Knicks at home.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: NEW YORK KNICKS -9.5
