New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/03/2025, 19:38  by Joseph King | Modified on 21/03/2025 at 19:42 in NBA Predictions

An Eastern Conference matchup in the NBA on Saturday evening sees the third-place New York Knicks hosting the 15th-place Washington Wizards at MSG. The Knicks are 43-26 while the Wiz come in with a league-worst 15-54 record. Here’s our match prediction!

The Knicks will look to consolidate their third-place position as they are unlikely to erase a seven-game deficit on the Celtics with only 13 games remaining. A 115-98 away loss to the Hornets on Thursday marked New York’s third loss from their last four outings as well as their sixth defeat in the last 10.

It’s no coincidence that the Knicks’ struggles have come at a time where star point guard Jalen Brunson has missed the last seven consecutive games. Brunson is the heartbeat of Tom Thibodeau’s offense, leading the team with 26.3 points as well as 7.4 assists per game.

Tank mode is in full effect for the Wizards who will be eyeing up the number one pick and the chance to draft Duke’s Cooper Flagg. Washington comes into this one off the back of a 120-105 home loss to the Orlando Magic last night, their third defeat on the bounce and sixth in their last 10.

The Wizards are dealing with a number of injuries and could be without Coulibaly, Smart, Brogdan and Bey for this game.