Knicks vs. Wizards Picks & Best Bets 28th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Washington Wizards will host the New York Knicks in NBA action on Saturday at Capital One Arena, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Wizards will be led by Malcolm Brogdon, Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert, while the Knicks are headlined by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Knicks vs. Wizards bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Knicks will likely win with a projected final score of 118-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Knicks vs. Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Wizards picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Wizards Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena
- Spread: Knicks -13 / Wizards +13
- Moneyline: Knicks -800 / Wizards +600
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 225.5 Points (-105/-108)
Wizards +13 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Wizards have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Knicks have a probability of 44%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -110 for the Wizards +13, providing a favorable 3.2% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 225.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 225.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance that the total will go over 225.5 points.
Knicks vs. Wizards Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Knicks at -800 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Wizards are available at +600 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Knicks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 84% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Knicks are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +600 odds on the Wizards moneyline, providing an edge of 1.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Knicks vs. Wizards
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Knicks vs. Wizards matchup.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Mikal Bridges | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Josh Hart | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| OG Anunoby | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Josh Hart Over 8.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart Over 8.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Josh Hart to record over 8.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.8% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Washington Wizards Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Kispert | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Alexandre Sarr | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Bilal Coulibaly Under 14.5 Points Scored (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly Under 14.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Wizards is on Bilal Coulibaly to score under 14.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 points, giving us an edge of 5.2% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Knicks vs. Wizards Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Knicks vs. Wizards trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Brunson has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67% success rate). You can wager on him to record 3+ turnovers again at odds of +135 (43% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Mikal Bridges Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Mikal Bridges has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 10 of his last 16 games (62%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +110 (48%), also available at Bet365.
Precious Achiuwa Over 0.5 Total Steals
Precious Achiuwa has recorded at least one steal in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -110 (52%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Josh Hart of the Knicks to record over 8.5 rebounds, with a projection of 11 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Wizards +13 to cover.
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