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The New York Knicks face the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2020, at the Capital One Arena.
New York is coming from a five-game homestand at Madison Square Garden where they netted three wins, including a victory over the Detroit Pistons in their most recent assignment. The Knicks are 20-44 on the season and they are in 12th place in the East. Washington went 1-3 on a recent road trip with their win coming against the lowly Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards head home after a disappointing effort against Miami. They are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference team standings and are still trying to get into playoff position.
Knicks Net Three Wins in Home Stand
It has been another frustrating season in the Big Apple but the New York Knicks head to his game after picking up three wins, including an upset victory over the Houston Rockets, during a five-game homestand. New York is coming off a strong defensive effort against the Detroit Pistons where they limited Detroit to only 84 points.
Julius Randle led New York with a 22 points and 12 rebounds double-double. Elfrid Payton led the Knicks with six assists while also scoring 16 points and grabbing five rebounds. Mitchell Robinson had 12 points, 11 boards, and three blocked shots while rookie RJ Barrett added 12 points in the win over the Pistons.
The Knicks are next to last in scoring at 105.2 points per game this season. They are 7th in rebounding at 46.7 boards grabbed per contest but are third from the bottom in passing at only 21.8 assists per game. New York ranks 19th in scoring defense at 111.8 points per game allowed this season.
Wizards Offense Falters Against Heat
The Washington Wizards are among the most prolific offensive teams in the league this season but their Top 6 offense faltered against the Miami Heat in their last outing. Washington shot just 33.33% from the floor and scored only 35 points in the second half as they suffered an 89-100 home loss against Miami.
Shabazz Napier led Washington with 27 points, seven assists, and four steals while Bradley Beal has 23 points, 6 assists, and two blocked shots. Davis Bertans added 25 points for Washington who continues to play without guards John Wall and Ish Smith who are out indefinitely with injuries.
The Wizards score an average of 115.5 points per game, 6th in the NBA this season. Washington is dead last in rebounding at only 41.8 rebounds per game and they are 12th in passing at 25.4 assists per contests. Washington is also last in scoring defense at 119.7 points per game allowed.
Who Wins?
New York is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games played. The Knicks are 0-3 SU in their last three games played on the road, 2-5 SU in their last seven games against the Eastern Conference, and 1-4 SU in their last five games against the Southeast Division. Washington is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games played. The Wizards are 2-3 SU in their last five games played at home, 4-9 SU in their last 13 games played in March, and 1-10 SU in their last 11 Tuesday games. Head to head, the Wizards are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games played against the Knicks.
The Knicks delivered one of their best defensive efforts of the year against the Pistons in their last game, limiting Detroit to only 84 points and 36.3% field goal shooting. The Knicks dominated the boards and Julius Randle had another double-double to lead New York to victory.
Washington is coming off a poor offensive outing against the Heat where they scored a season-low 89 points. Washington has been one of the most prolific offensive teams this season and I think they will bounce back from a poor shooting night. I expect Bradley Beal to have a big game at home.
The Wizards are still mathematically alive in the playoff race and if they want to catch up, they need to start winning games like this one. The Knicks have dropped their last four road games and the Wizards have beaten the Knicks in 13 out of their last 16 head to head meetings. I like the Wizards to bounce back from a poor outing against the Heat.
Prediction: Washington Wizards
Other Bets to Make
The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games played. New York is 1-2 ATS in their last three road games. The Wizards are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games played. Washington is 3-2 ATS in their last five games played at home, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games played against the Eastern Conference, and 4-1 ATS in their last five games played against the Atlantic Division. Head to head, the Wizards are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games played against the Knicks.
Knicks
+4.5 (-105)
Wizards
-4.5 (-115)
Odds from SportsBetting as of 03/10/20
The Knicks displayed outstanding defense in shutting down the Detroit Pistons. However, the Wizards have the 6th best offense in the NBA and have an All-Star player in Bradley Beal. I like the Knicks to play tough defense here as usual but they don’t have the firepower to match Washington. Beal will be the difference here.
Prediction: Wizards -4.5
The total has gone over in six out of the last eight games played by the Knicks. The over is 5-1 in New York’s last six games played on the road. The total has gone over in five out of the last nine games played by the Wizards. The under is 4-1 in the last five games played by Washington. Head to head, the total has gone under in seven out of the last 10 meetings between these two teams. The under is also 4-1 in their last five meetings in Washington.
Over
228 (-110)
Under
228 (-110)
Odds from SportsBetting as of 03/10/20
The Wizards are a high-scoring team that doesn’t defend at all. However, the total has gone under in each of their last three games played and in seven out of the last 10 meetings between them and the Knicks. I think these teams will play to the under in this game and it’s not going to be because of Washington. The Knicks have scored 106 or fewer points in seven out of their last 10 games played. New York doesn’t have enough offensive players to help Washington get over this total.
Prediction: Under 228
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