El Jefe
Heading into this First Round series, the New York Knicks (25-20) will host the Washington Huskies (18-26) in New York on Wednesday, January 18 at Madison Square Garden. With a playoff spot secured, both of these teams will stop at nothing as they look to realize their dreams of becoming NBA Champions. These two will tipoff at 7:30 PM ET, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context related to Wednesday’s Conference Semifinal playoff game, how have the Knicks and the Huskies performed against each other in the past?
Including the postseason, this year the franchises have competed against each other in one matchup and the Knicks beat the Wizards. In their most recent meeting on January 13, 2023, the score was 108-112 in favor of the Knicks. In that game, the Knicks had a 45.88% field goal percentage and a 27.59% three pointer percentage, whereas the Huskies had a 45.88% field goal percentage and a 30.95% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 54 rebounds and 15 assists; the latter had 50 rebounds and 18 assists.
Betting Preview for the Washington Huskies vs New York Knicks NBA Game on January 18 2023
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Huskies have no injured players ruled out. Bradley Beal (Hamstring) will be questionable.
Betting on the New York Knicks
Regular Season Record: 25-20
When the New York Knicks were defeated by defending champion the Indiana Pacers in the most recent game of this series on Wednesday, it was in spite of the contribution of RJ Barrett. Barrett, who will be out of the next game due to Covid, was responsible for 26 points (73.33 FG%) and eight rebounds, while Alec Burks, who won’t be playing during the next game due to an injury, added 22 points (50.0 FG%), four rebounds, three assists, one blocks, and one steals to the scoresheet. Be sure to read our evaluation of the odds for the next matchup in this best-of-seven series below and consider how the team’s recent form could have an impact.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Knicks have no injured players ruled out.
Wizards vs Knicks | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Washington Huskies (+205) at FanDuel
The New York Knicks are anticipating a close contest with their rivals as both teams come into the match with the same chances. The squad has a winning percentage of 77.78% for this month (a record of seven wins and two losses) while the Washington Huskies have gotten 50% in the last 10 games (five wins and five losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 222 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be under 222.
The New York Knicks logged 108.8 points per game in December, although their average per game while playing at home has been higher at 114.5. On the other hand, the Washington Huskies are recording 111.29 points per game so far this month, even though their average per game when playing as the visitors was higher at 112.64.
Spread Pick: New York Knicks -6 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The New York Knicks will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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