Rafael Guillén
This Eastern Conference duel is very intriguing, since both teams want to make the postseason. As the Knicks vs Wizards are still in direct classification and other teams are close to the Play-In, this matchup has a particular element. The season is beginning to tighten up and there is less room for error.
At JefeBet, we are constantly working to bring you the best NBA betting information and predictions, so today we bring you our predictions for this game between New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards NBA Regular Season Game on January 13, 2023
- Where: Capital One Arena – Washington, DC
- When: Friday, January 13, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Season Record: 22-19
The Knicks lost a four-game winning streak that catapulted them into sixth place thanks to a 111-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, one of the best teams in the East. That’s how competitive the conference is: one loss and you can be overrun.
Julius Randle continues to dominate the offense. He scored 32 points against the Raptors, a game they won 112-108, then pulled down 16 rebounds in the defeat to the Bucks. He performs at a very high level and is crucial to the Knicks. Against Milwaukee, Jalen Brunson also played flawlessly, tallying a career-high 44 points in addition to 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
What New York has in its favor this time is that they are one of the best in the league on the road. They have a 12-8 record, and haven’t lost playing away from Madison Square Garden since Dec. 30. That time, they fell against San Antonio 122-115 with a great game by Randle, who scored a double-double of 41 points and 11 assists.
Betting on Washington Wizards
- Season Record: 17-24
The Wizards were performing admirably until they suffered three straight losses that caused them to drop in the standings. They are now two games behind the Bulls, the conference’s 10th-ranked club, and out of the Play-In. We insist that anything is possible. Thanks to a victory over Chicago last night of 97-100, this streak has already been broken.
Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma continue to be the leaders and spearheads of the offense. The Lithuanian has been pulling down 10 boards in two games, and in the game against the Pelicans he had a nice double-double of 23 and 10 rebounds.
Interestingly, Porzingis’ performance drops at home: when they play in Washington, the Lithuanian center averages only 8.4 rebounds per game and, when he plays away, he averages 9.6. This is evident in the team’s 10-8 home record. On their home ground, they need to enforce their rules when facing other teams.
JefeBet Prediction
New York is a much better visiting team, with better pace and a much more connected offense. That’s why we believe they will win in Washington and continue to climb up the rankings for direct qualification. Meanwhile, the Wizards are going to have to start looking for a win again after not having good omens to pull it off against the Knicks.
Prediction: New York Knicks Moneyline.
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