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Wizards vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets November 18, 2024

Red-Hot Knicks Look to Extend Streak Against Reeling Wizards

Last updated: Nov 18, 2024 10:23 AM EST

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The New York Knicks are riding a modest two-game winning streak and looking to continue their solid play at home against the struggling Washington Wizards. Over the full season, the Knicks have been a shade above .500 at 7-6, while the Wizards have stumbled to a dismal 2-10 record and are mired in an eight-game losing skid.

Offense has been a strength for the Knicks this year, averaging just under 116 points per game on nearly 50% shooting from the field. They've been even better lately, scoring 118.6 points per contest over their last five while knocking down a scorching 51.6% of their field goal attempts. New York has moved the ball well too, dishing out 28.6 assists during this recent stretch.

Defensively, the Knicks have tightened the screws, holding opponents to just 111 points per game for the season. Their last 10 games have been particularly impressive, limiting foes to 111 points while grabbing 43.3 rebounds and forcing 11.2 turnovers per night.

In stark contrast, the Wizards have struggled mightily on both ends. They rank near the bottom of the league in scoring at 110.3 points per game while getting torched for 123.9 points on average. Their woes have only deepened recently, as Washington has been outscored by nearly 17 points per contest during their current eight-game slide.

The Wizards' issues start with shaky shooting – they've connected on just 44.4% of their field goals and an anemic 33.3% from three. Turnovers have plagued them as well, coughing it up 15.2 times a night. While Washington forces 8.5 steals, they've been unable to get consistent stops, yielding 123 points against over their last 10 games.

Given the Knicks' strong play at both ends and the Wizards' prolonged struggles, New York should be heavily favored to extend their winning ways on their home floor. Washington simply hasn't shown the firepower or defensive tenacity to keep up with the surging Knicks.

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WAS@NYK Over 230.5

Mon, Nov 18, 07:30 PM EST

The Washington Wizards have struggled mightily on offense this season, averaging just 110.3 points per game while shooting a subpar 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their offensive woes have been compounded by a high 15.2 turnovers per game. Over their last 10 games, the Wizards' offensive numbers have been nearly identical, scoring 110.5 points on 45.1% shooting.

In contrast, the New York Knicks have been significantly better on offense, scoring 115.5 points per game on an efficient 49.6% shooting from the field. The Knicks have taken care of the ball better as well, averaging just 11.5 turnovers per game. Over their last 10 games, New York's offense has remained potent, putting up 116.6 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the floor.

With both teams' recent offensive outputs hovering around the projected total of 230.5 points, the Over could be in play given the Knicks' superior shooting percentages and ability to take care of the ball. The Wizards' struggles on offense, particularly with turnovers, could limit their scoring potential.

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