The Washington Wizards (6-28) welcome the New York Knicks (20-15) to Capital One Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Knicks vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0.
The Wizards lost to the Cleveland in back-to-back road games Wednesday and Friday. They lost 114-90 Friday, failing to cover as 10-point road underdogs. Washington is 16-17-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 2-4 ATS over its last 6 games. However, it is 2-0 ATS in its last 2 at home. The Wizards are led by F Kyle Kuzma, who is averaging 22.4 points per game.
The Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in a primetime battle 128-92 Friday, closing as 5.5-point road underdogs. They are 18-15-2 ATS on the season and 3-0 ATS in 2024. New York has covered in just 1 of its last 4 road games. It is led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.8 points per game.