Washington vs. New York. NBA Match Prediction
On December 31, we expect an interesting confrontation between Washington and New York. Will the hosts be able to take revenge for their recent defeat, or will the visitors continue their winning streak? - read our forecast

Command Analysis

Washington Wizards

Current form
The Wizards continue to fight for points despite losing their chances for the playoffs. The team cannot boast of stability, which is confirmed by the latest results. In the previous match, Washington showed a decent level of play, but lost to New York in overtime (132:136).
The team main problem remains the absence of key players due to injuries, which noticeably affects the results. However, despite the outsider status, the capital club tries to act aggressively and does not miss the opportunity to impose a fight on its opponents. In the upcoming match, Washington will be motivated to show its best basketball on its home court.
Disqualifications and injuries
Marvin Bagley, Saddiq Bey and Kyle Kuzma are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Wizards have won four games at home since the start of the season.
Probable lineup: Champagne - Coulibaly, Sarr - Carrington, Brogdon.

New York Knicks

Current form
The Knicks have been showing an impressive level of play this season. The team is third in the Eastern Conference and continues to stamp out victories. Victoria over Washington in the previous match was the seventh in a row, which speaks of the stability and good mood of the team.
Jalen Brunson was the hero of the last game, scoring 55 points and confirming his status as the team leader. Tom Thibodeau men continue to maintain a high standard and are ready to consolidate their success in the next game. The away game will not be an easy walk, but the current form and teamwork allow us to count on a positive result.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mitchell Robinson will be out of action due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Preliminary lineup: Hart - Anunoby, Towns - Bridges, Brunson.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Washington win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Wizards have won in the first quarter.
3.14Bet 1st quarter: total over 58 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 58 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.74Tip and bets
The last meeting showed that Washington is ready to fight even against one of the league leaders. Despite the personnel losses, the hosts demonstrated character and will strive to take revenge in the home game.
New York is in peak form and shows no signs of slowing down. The team continues to dominate thanks to excellent offensive play and Tom Thibodeau well-thought-out tactics. We believe that the visitors will be stronger again and extend their winning streak, but it certainly won't be easy.
Our prediction is a Washington victory with a handicap of (+13) points for 1.70
Bet on total
We have already seen the mood with which the opponents came out onto the court. It seems that history will repeat itself, because the hosts will strive to take revenge. In this case, we offer a bet on the total over.
Forecast - total over 227.5 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
The Knicks continue to please with their offensive game. Considering the excellent form of Jalen Brunson and the absence of problems with the roster, the guests will again show a high result under the opponent basket.
Prediction - New York individual total over 119.5 points for 1.76