New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 12/28/24

Washington Wizards (5-23) vs New York Knicks (20-10)

Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)

Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +12.5--- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards collide at the Capital One Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Pick.
 

New York Knicks 

 
The New York Knicks have been in red-hot form as they've won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after routing the Magic in a 108-85 road win last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points and nine assists, Josh Hart added 23 points with 13 rebounds and two blocks while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 54 percent from the field and just four of 15 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Magic in a tightly contested first half, before they clamped down defensively and dominated the second half by 54-31 to make it look easy in the end. 
 

Washington Wizards 

 
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in a rut as they've lost five of their last seven games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the Hornets in a thrilling 113-110 home win on Thursday. Jordan Poole led the team with 25 points, Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points with six rebounds and five assists while Alexandre Sarr chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 42 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 21-point lead, but with the game on the line, the Wizards turned to Jordan Poole who delivered the game-winner with just 8.1 seconds left on the clock. 
 

Why the New York Knicks will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 16 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Knicks have won 12 of their last 13 games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Saturday night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Knicks' last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the Wizards' last seven night games at Capital One Arena following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction

 
The Knicks are still without Mitchell Robinson, while the Wizards are missing Kyle Kuzma again with Jordan Poole listed as questionable. The Knicks were always going to be firm favorites in this matchup but I think it's completely warranted as they've been on fire, while the Wizards were absolutely ice-cold before their narrow win over the slumping Hornets in their last outing. Maybe this game is close in the first half, but in the end I have the Knicks pulling away and winning this one comfortably.

Peter’s Pick New York -12.5

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