New York Knicks (43-26) vs Washington Wizards (15-53)
Game Info: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -15.5 -- Over/Under: 221.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT2
The Washington Wizards pay a visit to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in rough shape as they've lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Magic in a 120-105 home defeat last night. Alex Sarr led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jordan Poole added 18 points while AJ Johnson chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Wizards shot just 42 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Magic from the tipoff. They trailed in this one by as many as 33 points in the third quarter, before they finished with a flurry in the fourth quarter to keep the final margin respectable in the end. Khris Middleton had a rough game as he shot just three of 13 for his nine points while Bub Carrington shot just one of seven for his two points off the bench.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in a rut as they've lost six of their last nine games overall. They will be hoping for a better result in this one after getting embarrassed by the slumping Hornets in a 115-98 road defeat on Thursday. OG Anunoby led the team with 25 points, six rebounds and three steals, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points with 10 rebounds and three assists while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 16 points and six assists. As a team, the Knicks shot just 40 percent from the field and 10 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and managed just 19 points in the first quarter. Things only got worse in the second half where the Hornets caught fire.The Knicks had just four players finishing in double figures in scoring and no bench player scored more than five points.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 18 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last four Saturday games as road underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six Saturday games as road underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Knicks' last six home night games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Wizards' last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Wizards are still missing some players with Marcus Smart, Corey Kispert and Bilal Coulibaly all out, while the Knicks have ruled out Jalen Brunson again, and they have Miles McBride listed as questionable with a groin strain. It's not surprising to see the Knicks open as massive favorites at home, as they've already blown out the Wizards in two of their three meetings this season. However, the Knicks have gone cold lately, and I just don't feel comfortable laying this many points. With that being said, I will lean towards the Wizards and the hefty start in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Washington +15.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
