On Friday night, the New York Knicks will meet the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena to continue the NBA Preseason schedule. The New York Knicks are on a hot winning streak, and will try to build on this. The same cannot be said about the Washington Wizards, who have had a rocky start to their preseason. Washington took a nasty beating against Brooklyn last time, and is hoping to reverse this. However, the New York Knicks are predicted to win here.
The previewing information
Date: October 18, Friday | Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: FOX
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Knicks (-750) vs Wizards (+490)
Spread: Knicks -12.5 (-110) vs Wizards +12.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Knicks (o216.5) vs Wizards (u216.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks played the Charlotte Hornets before coming here and won the game 111-105. In that game, New York’s offense was led by Precious Achiuwa who scored a total of 20 points, with 16 rebounds and a trio of helpers. Miles McBride also impressed with 18 points in total, with a single board and five assists. Cameron Payne and Pacome Dadiet each matched 16 points. Tyler Kolek contributed the highest assists with nine helpers to his name.
Playecharlotters to watch:
Miles McBride: 8.3 PPG 1.5 RPG 1.7 APG 0.7 SPG
Precious Achiuwa: 7.6 PPG 6.6 RPG 1.3 APG 0.6 SPG
Cameron Payne: 7.4 PPG 1.5 RPG 2.6 APG 0.5 SPG
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards took on the Brooklyn Nets last time out and lost the game with a final score of 131-92. Against Brooklyn, Washington’s Jordan Poole chalked up 13 points in total for the team, along with a triple rebound and a single assist. Marvin Bagley III put up ten points with eight boards, while Jared Butler and Richaun Holmes matched the same score. Corey Kispert also contributed to the score with nine points in total.
Players to watch:
Jordan Poole: 17.4 PPG 2.7 RPG 4.4 APG 1.1 SPG
Marvin Bagley III: 11.7 PPG 6.2 RPG 1.1 APG 0.4 SPG
Jared Butler: 6.3 PPG 1.5 RPG 3.2 APG 0.7 SPG
New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards Injury Report
New York Knicks
Jacob Toppin F Day-to-day – Ankle
Landry Shamet SG Day-to-day – Shoulder
Josh Hart SG Day-to-day – Rest
Karl-Anthony Towns C Day-to-day – Rest
Jalen Brunson PG Day-to-day – Rest
OG Anunoby SF Day-to-day
Mikal Bridges SF Day-to-day – Rest
Kevin McCullar Jr. F Out – Lt. Knee
Mitchell Robinson C Out – Ankle
Washington Wizards
Saddiq Bey SF Out – Knee
Jonas Valanciunas C Day-to-day – Rest
Bilal Coulibaly SG Day-to-day – Finger
Alex Sarr PF Day-to-day – Rt. Calf
Malcolm Brogdon PG Out – Rt. Thumb
New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards Summary and Prediction
The Washington Wizards have won one game out four in this preseason, and will try their best to improve their record here. However, the Knicks are looking solid right now. According to the top NBA betting experts, the New York Knicks will win 116-97.
Moneyline: Knicks (-750)
Spread: Under 12.5
Total: Over 216.5
Predicted Score: 116-97, Knicks win.
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