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New York vs Washington: NBA Match Prediction
On October 10th, the New York Knicks will face off against the Washington Wizards in a preseason matchup. This game will take place at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. In their last meeting during the NBA regular season in January, the Knicks triumphed over the Wizards by a narrow margin of four points. Will Tom Thibodeau's team secure another victory, and what bets should you consider? Read our prediction for insights.
Command Analysis
New York Knicks
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On January 19, the New York Knicks struggled to secure a win at home against the Washington Wizards, finishing 113-109. Jalen Brunson was instrumental in this victory, scoring 42 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and providing eight assists. Julius Randle contributed with 21 points, while OG Anunoby added 19.
During the summer offseason, the Knicks signed veteran Jalen Brunson. They also acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Kieta Bates-Diop, Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, and a first-round draft pick.
Injuries and Suspensions
Michael Robinson, a bench player, will miss the match due to an ankle injury.
Interesting Betting Facts
The Knicks have a two-point shooting percentage of 46.5%, ranking 21st in the league for the 2023/24 season.
Projected Lineup
Karl-Anthony Towns - OG Anunoby - Jalen Brunson - Mikal Bridges - Precious Achiuwa.
Washington Wizards
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On January 19, Washington battled New York evenly through the first three quarters but faltered in the fourth, resulting in a loss. The standout for the losing team was Jordan Poole, who scored 24 points, grabbed four rebounds, and recorded two assists. Marvin Bagley contributed 20 points, while Deni Avdija and Kyle Kuzma each added 15.
During the summer break, the Washington team signed Alexander Sarr. The 19-year-old French center, measuring 213 cm and weighing 102 kg, was selected second overall in the 2024 Draft. The team also acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Portland in exchange for Deni Avdija and traded Jonas Valanciunas from New Orleans for a draft exemption. Landry Shamet has left the team.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Malcolm Brogdon will miss the match as he is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Betting Insights
Miami's three-point shooting percentage stands at 34.8%, ranking them 25th in the league for the 2023/24 season.
Projected Lineup
Jordan Poole - Kyle Kuzma - Rishon Holmes - Marvin Bagley - Alexander Sarr.
Trends
Bet Total assists for Poole over 6.5
Poole averages 4.2 assists per game
1.87Bet Total points for Kuzma over 23.5
Kuzma averages 22.4 points per game
1.88Tip and bets
Sports analysts view the New York team as the clear favorite in the upcoming matchup. They believe that Washington has almost no chance of success. This view is supported by Washington's heavy loss to Toronto in their preseason opener, where they fell short by nearly thirty points. The Knicks, with a strong lineup, are expected to replicate the success of the Raptors.
Our prediction is a New York victory with a spread of (-8.5) points including overtime at 2.05
Total Bet
The matchups between New York and Washington have not showcased high scoring outputs. In two of the last three games, the total points did not exceed 225. It appears that this time as well, the teams may struggle to deliver an exciting and offensive performance for their fans.
Our prediction is under 224.5 total points including overtime at 1.68
First Quarter Bet
Washington faced a disappointing defeat against New York in their previous matchup. The players from the US capital will undoubtedly be eager to seek revenge. This time, coach Bryan Keefe’s team is expected to demonstrate their intention to not disappoint their supporters, quickly taking the lead on the scoreboard. However, this may not be sufficient for overall victory.
Our prediction is Washington to win the first quarter at 2.49
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