NY Knicks at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions for Friday night matchup
The New York Knicks (33-27, 4th in Atlantic) resume action post All-Star Break in D.C. as they take on the Washington Wizards (28-30, 3rd in Southeast) at 7 p.m. Friday.
New York has won three straight including five of its last six leading up to the All-Star festivities.
The Wizards are on fire as they've won 10 of their previous 14 games.
Here are my picks and predictions for this Eastern Conference showdown with odds powered by Tipico Sportsbook.
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Knicks at Wizards Spread: Knicks -1.5 (-112)
After opening as 2.5-point underdogs, New York is now a two-point favorite on Tipico Sportsbook. The reason for the flip in the spread would most likely be that Wizards' star SG Bradley Beal is questionable for this one with a knee injury.
The Knicks have been one of the best road teams against the spread (ATS) this season. New York is 19-10 ATS in 29 games this year and have covered the spread in 29 of their prior 40 overall games on the road.
Meanwhile, Washington has failed to cover in five of the last six meetings against the Knicks at home.
With a small line and potentially not having to face Beal, bet New York to win by at least two points as this line will move dramatically if the Wizards star guard misses this one.
Knicks at Wizards over/under: Under 225.5 points (-112)
One of the best trends in this matchup is the total going under the projected line.
The under has cashed in six of the last eight matchups in Washington and in three of the last four overall meetings.
This is one of the lower numbers on the board tonight but I'd still say the total goes below this 225.5 number between two above average defenses.
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Knicks at Wizards Moneyline: Knicks (-125)
The Knicks have dominated this matchup as they've has won six of the last eight meetings including three straight in the nation's capital. Even if Beal is healthy enough to suit up for the Wizards, I'm betting on New York to continue its winning streak post All-Star Break.
If you want to find value in this matchup on Tipico Sportsbook, bet on the Knicks to win and the under at +240.
My Best Bets
Place a wager on the Knicks as short moneyline favorites (-125), to cover the small -1.5 spread (-112) and the under 225.5 points scored at -112 on Tipico Sportsbook.
Prediction: Knicks 109, Wizards 104
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