New York Knicks at Washington Wizards 2/24/23 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards
NFL: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 24, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : WAS -2 ; O/U 224.5
The New York Knicks will start the second half of their season Friday night in Washington, DC against the Washington Wizards. New York comes into Friday six games above .500 on the year riding a 3 game win streak following a 21 point blowout victory over Atlanta in their last game. Defensively New York was the better team allowing only 101 points on 41.2% shooting and forced five turnovers to secure the victory appeared offensively New York dominated knocking in 46.9% of their shots and hit 14 long balls to score 122 points including 66 in the the 1st half.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York offense pouring in 28 points on 19 shots in 38 minutes of action. Julius Randall chipped in 25 points and 11 rebounds and RJ Barrett added seventeen points as the third New York starter in double figures. Immanuel Quickley led the way of the New York bench with 14 points in 24 minutes.
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The Washington Wizards start the second half of the season two games under .500 on the year after winning for the last five including two in a row following an 8 point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Defensively Washington controlled the game allowing only 106 points on 41.1% shooting and the Wizards forced 18 turnovers as well. Offensively Washington was the better team making 45.3% of their shots and knocked down 14 long balls to score 114 points including 38 in the second half to get the victory.
Bradley Beal led all scorers in the game with 35 points in 35 minutes of action. Kyle Kuzma added 16 points and Kristaps Porzingis scored 14 points in 32 minutes as well. Corey Kispert led the way off the Washington bench with 15 points and three rebounds, while Deni Avdija and Delon Wright each added ten points apiece.
Recent Betting Trends:
New York are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
New York are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
New York are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Washington.
Washington are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: New York Knicks +2
Both teams come into Friday night playing good basketball as each carry a win streak into this game. New York however is the healthier team and that will be the difference in this matchup. Take New York to overwhelm a possibly shorthanded Washington team leading to the road win and cover for the Knicks. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover 116-103.