The New York Knicks are considered title contenders this upcoming season and will look to tune up their reinforced core against the Washington Wizards. This NBA Eastern Conference matchup will occur at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, October 9, with the tip-off happening at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. It is forecasted in NBA betting odds that the New York Knicks are the heavy favorites to win against the Washington Wizards.
The previewing information
Date: October 9, Friday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: MSG, Monumental Sports Network
Radio: The Team 980 AM / WFED 1500 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Washington Wizards Vs New York Knicks Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Wizards (+325) vs Knicks (-425)
Spread: Wizards +9 (-110) vs Knicks -9 (-110)
Total (O/U): Wizards (o222.5) vs Knicks (u222.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Washington Wizards
Entering the 2024-25 season, there are not much expectations from the Washington Wizards, but there are other things to be excited about. Alex Sarr, the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, made his pre-season debut and impressed with 15 points, four assists, three rebounds and one block in 23 minutes of playing time against the Toronto Raptors.
The Wizards fielded their projected starting lineup and played 24 minutes at the most against the Toronto Raptors but lost the game. Expect Kyshawn George, Korey Kisper, and Carlton Carrington to play more in this pre-season matchup.
Players to watch:
Kyle Kuzma: 22.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.2 APG
Jordan Poole: 17.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.1 SPG
Malcolm Brogdon: 15.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 5.5 APG
New York Knicks
Karl Anthony-Towns made his pre-season debut for the New York Knicks against the Charlotte Hornets and he was able to tally 10 points, four rebounds and two steals in just less than 15 minutes of gameplay. More so, the Knicks fans got excited about how Towns spread the floor, allowing Jalen Brunson to operate and score 12 points in their time together on the basketball court.
The Knicks put in more minutes on Cameron Payne, Precious Achiuwa, Jericho Sims, Miles McBride and Landry Shamat against the Hornets and they should do the same. This is pre-season and Coach Tom Thibodeau will look to fortify his second and third units before the season starts.
Players to Watch:
Jalen Brunson: 25.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.1 SPG
Karl-Anthony Towns: 19.1 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.6 APG
OG Anunoby: 15.1 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.1 BPG
Washington Wizards Vs New York Injury Report
Washington Wizards
Malcolm Brogdon PG Out – Foot
New York Knicks
Mitchell Robinson C Out – Ankle
Washington Wizards Vs New York Summary and Prediction
The New York Knicks should win this game against the Washington Wizards, but the spread of nine points will not be covered. The total of 222.5 should go under, just like their previous games. This is just pre-season, but the Wizards should try to get the score tighter than their last pre-season matchup.
Moneyline: Knicks -425
Spread: Wizards +9
Total: Under 222.5
Score: 115-107, Knicks win.
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