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Expectations are sky-high for the New York Knicks this season, though they stumbled out of the gate to start the year. However, they’ve found their stride since their narrow NBA Cup exit to the Hawks (108-110), stringing together seven consecutive wins. Their most recent victories came against the Spurs (117-114), Magic (108-85), and Wizards (136-132). This hot streak has propelled the Knicks to a 22-10 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference.
The Washington Wizards have provided some entertaining games this season, but unfortunately, that hasn’t translated into success in the win column. Washington currently holds the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 5-24, sitting at the bottom of the standings. The team has already endured a grueling 16-game losing streak and has gone just 3-22 over its last 25 outings. Their most recent effort against the Knicks was a hard-fought battle but ended in a 136-132 overtime loss in the nation’s capital.
Individually, Justin Champagnie was a standout in the losing effort, scoring 31 points on an impressive 13-of-15 (86.7%) shooting performance while also leading the team with 10 rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon contributed 22 points and a team-leading seven assists, showing his value as a playmaker.
In their latest overtime win against the Wizards on Saturday, New York entered as 13.5-point favorites but failed to cover in the close four-point victory. The Knicks outperformed Washington in field goal percentage (52.6% to 51.5%) and turnovers (15 to 17), but the Wizards held advantages in three-point shooting (44.7% to 25.0%) and rebounding (44 to 43). Individually, Jalen Brunson delivered a career-best performance, scoring a season-high 55 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a dominant double-double with 30 points and 14 rebounds.
However, the Knicks face some injury concerns heading into their next matchup. Brunson is listed as day-to-day with calf tightness, and center Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined with a foot injury. These absences could impact their momentum in the short term.
For the season, the Wizards are averaging 108.4 points per game, ranking 24th in the NBA. They’ve struggled with shooting efficiency, hitting just 44.2% of their field goal attempts (28th) and 32.9% of their three-pointers (28th). Defensively, Washington has been a liability, allowing 122.3 points per game, the most in the league. These shortcomings have made it difficult for the Wizards to find any consistent success this season.
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The Knicks remain without Mitchell Robinson, and Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable, while the Wizards are monitoring Anthony Gill and Jordan Poole. This is a matchup where checking the lineups before tipoff is crucial, particularly with Brunson’s availability in doubt. If Brunson is sidelined, the Wizards could have a legitimate chance to keep this game within the spread.
While the Knicks would typically dominate this matchup, the Wizards showed resilience in their previous meeting on Saturday, making themselves a tough opponent. If they bring a similar level of effort, they could make this game more competitive than expected.
Selection: Wizards +11.5
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