Washington vs. New York. NBA Match Prediction
Washington will face New York in a preseason NBA tournament match on October 19 at home. The game will be held at Capital One Arena in the US capital. The Wizards suffered a loss away from Brooklyn in the previous preseason match. Will Brian Keefe team be able to succeed in the match against the Knicks and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast

Command Analysis

Washington Wizards

Current form
On October 15, Washington suffered a crushing defeat at Brooklyn on the road with a score of 92:131. The best player on the losing team was Jordan Poole, who scored 13 points, made three rebounds and one assist.
During the summer break, the team from the US capital signed Alexander Sarr. The 19-year-old French center (213 cm, 102 kg) was selected second overall in the 2024 draft. They also acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Portland in exchange for Deni Avdija and Jonas Valanciunas from New Orleans in exchange for a waiver draft pick. Landry Shamet left the team.
Disqualifications and injuries
Saddiq Bey is in the team infirmary. His return date has not been determined. Valanciunas and Sarr are still listed as Day-To-Day in the match announcement. Brogdon is injured.
Interesting facts for betting
Washington two-point field goal percentage is 47 percent (18th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Jordan Poole - Kyle Kuzma - Richaun Holmes - Marvin Bagley - Alex Sarr.

New York Knicks

Current form
New York won all four games in the preseason. In the last one, on October 16, they beat Charlotte on their home court with a score of 111:105. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Precious Achiuwa, who made a double-double (20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists). Miles McBride recorded 18 points. Cameron Payne and Pikom Dade scored 16 each.
The Knicks signed Brunson to a veteran contract in the summer offseason and acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota in exchange for Keita Bates-Diop, Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle and a first-round pick. Bridges came from Brooklyn.
Disqualifications and injuries
The participation of almost all the main team players in the match is in question.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks are shooting 46.5 percent from two-point range (21st in the league heading into the 2023-24 season).
The approximate amount is
Cameron Payne - Miles McBride - Precious Achiuwa - Jericho Sims - Landry Shamet.
Trends
Pool Total Assists Under 6.5 Bet
Poole averages 4.6 assists per game
1.87Bet Total Kuzma points over 23.5
Kuzma averages 22.7 points per game
1.88Tip and bets
New York approaches the game with Washington as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the team from the US capital will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Knicks, even without their main roster, crush not the most formidable opponents. The game with the Wizards will follow a similar scenario. Tom Thibodeau team will have to achieve a convincing victory.
Our prediction is a New York victory with a handicap of (-11.5) points, taking into account overtime at 1.75
Bet on total
"New York" and "Washington" show decent results in their personal meetings. In the last two matches out of three, the 220-point mark was overcome. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 218.5 points including overtime at 2.10
First quarter bet
"New York" is gradually starting to improve its game. The Knicks basketball players, there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory. And this time, Thibodeau team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is New York to win in the first quarter at 1.51