The Washington Wizards (2-10) and New York Knicks (6-6) meet Monday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Knicks swept 3-0 last season
The Wizards extended their losing streak to 8 games with a 124-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Washington failed to cover as 5-point home underdogs while the Under 232 cashed. F Kyle Kuzma and G Jordan Poole each finished with 22 points.
The Knicks completed a home-and-home sweep of the Brooklyn Nets with a 114-104 victory Sunday. They pushed as 10-point home favorites and the Under 222.5 hit. Four Knicks starters scored 20 or more points, with F Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way with 26 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Wizards at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Knicks -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +13.5 (-110) | Knicks -13.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Wizards at Knicks key injuries
Wizards
- None
Knicks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Miles McBride (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Wizards at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 124, Wizards 109
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks (-1100) will win this game, but it’s obviously not smart to bet 11 units to win 1 anytime. Take your wager to spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -13.5 (-110).
Towns sat out the first leg of the home-and-home series against the Nets, but returned strong in the second with 26 points and 15 rebounds. The Wizards lack a player to challenge him in the paint, with rookie Alexandre Sarr still developing.
Washington has struggled offensively, shooting 44% from the field and 32.7% from 3, both ranking near the bottom of the league. They’re also 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Games. In contrast, the Knicks are strong from beyond the arc, creating a significant talent gap.
Over/Under
BET OVER 229.5 (-115).
Both teams are playing the second leg of back-to-back Games. The Knicks and Wizards have both hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 Games. Washington, ranked second in pace of play, has contributed to iNFLated totals during their 7-Game losing streak. Poole has improved his shooting and scoring and recently dropped 42 points on the San Antonio Spurs. He should have another big Game and while the Wizards are unlikely to secure the win, Poole’s performance should help push the total Over.
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow @DrewPhelps05 on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Spurs Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
