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New York Knicks Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Washington Wizards in Nation's Capital

The New York Knicks will face the Washington Wizards in an upcoming game in the nation's capital. The Knicks, who are currently one of the NBA's hottest teams with a 22-10 record, have won seven straight games including a recent victory over the Wizards. New York is just 1 ½ games behind the first-place Boston in the Atlantic division. On the other hand, the Wizards have lost three of their last four games and are currently in last place in the Southeast division, 12 games behind first place. Several key players will be missing from both teams for the upcoming matchup. New York will be without Kevin McCullar Jr and Mitchell Robinson, while Washington will be missing Saddiq Bey and Marvin Bagley III. Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma are questionable for the game. New York is the betting favorite with the current line at New York -11.5. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Knicks -620 | Wizards +440
• Spread: Knicks -11.5 (-110) | Wizards +11.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 231 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 86%.

New York vs Washington Stats

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have been performing well both offensively and defensively this season. They are scoring an average of 117.6 points per game and allowing an average of 110.0 points per game, ranking 7th and 8th respectively in the league. The team is shooting at a high percentage, with 49.9% overall and 38.9% from three-point range, while holding opponents to 46.3% shooting overall and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Jalen Brunson leads the team in scoring with an average of 25.5 points per game, followed closely by Karl-Anthony Towns at 24.5 points per game. New York has three other players averaging double figures in scoring. The team is also strong on the boards, averaging 42.8 rebounds per game led by Towns with 13.5 rebounds per game. OG Anunoby is the leader in steals and blocked shots. Overall, the Knicks have a power ranking of 6 and are 22-10 this season. Their offensive and defensive rankings are impressive, with high shooting percentages and strong defensive numbers. This performance has made New York a competitive team in the league.

Washington Wizards Analysis

The Washington Wizards are struggling on both ends of the court this season. They are currently scoring an average of 108.5 points per game, ranking 24th in the league, and allowing an average of 122.3 points per game, ranking last at 30th. Their shooting percentages are also low, with a field goal percentage of 44.2% (28th) and a three-point percentage of 32.9% (27th). On defense, they are allowing opponents to shoot 47.4% overall and 35.9% from three-point range.

The team's leading scorer is Jordan Poole, averaging 21.3 points per game, followed by Kyle Kuzma with 15.8 points per game. Washington has six other players averaging double figures in scoring. Poole also leads the team in assists with 5.0 per game, while Jonas Valanciunas leads in rebounds with an average of 8.0 boards per game. Poole is also the leader in steals with 1.6 per game, and Alexandre Sarr leads in blocked shots with an average of 1.8 per game.

Overall, the Wizards have a power ranking of 30 and are struggling in both offense and defense. They have a record of 5-24 and are ranked 26th in offense and last in defense. In their recent matchups against New York, they went 0-3. Washington's shooting percentages, rebounding, and turnover rates are all below average compared to other teams in the league.

New York Knicks Extend Winning Streak with Narrow Victory Over Washington Wizards

The New York Knicks emerged victorious over the Washington Wizards by a narrow margin of four points on Saturday evening in the first of two consecutive matchups. New York is expected to secure a more definitive win in the upcoming game. The Knicks have maintained an impressive winning streak, triumphing in their last seven consecutive games and delivering a strong performance with a 5-2 record against the spread in these matchups. Currently ranking 7th in scoring and 8th in points allowed, New York showcases exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities, boasting the third-best field goal shooting percentage and the second-best three-point shooting percentage in the league. On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have struggled in recent games, winning only three of their last ten matchups and facing challenges with player availability, notably missing key scorers Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma. With a 30th rank in points allowed, Washington faces an uphill battle in the forthcoming game against the Knicks.

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