New York Knicks at Washington Wizards NBA Picks & Predictions 11/4/2018

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Capital One Arena

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The New York Knicks head to Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has Washington as 9 point favorites.

The Knicks have a record of 3-6. They are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They have a point differential of -2.4 as they average 107.3 points per game while giving up 109.8 per contest. The Wizards have an overall mark of 1-7. They currently are 5th in the Southeast Division. They total 111.8 points per contest and give up 123.9, which is a point differential of -12.1.

Valuable New York Knicks Betting Trends

The New York Knicks are 6-2-1 against the spread this season

The New York Knicks are 4-5-0 against the over/under this year

Important Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 1-7-0 against the spread this season

The Washington Wizards are 6-2-0 against the over/under this year

Key New York Knicks Injuries

11/02/18 G Courtney Lee Neck is out indefinitely
10/22/18 SF Kevin Knox Ankle is out indefinitely
10/11/18 F Kristaps Porzingis Knee is out indefinitely

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Tim Hardaway averages 25.1 points per contest in 33.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.2 assists per game and 3.3 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% for the season while his free throw percentage is 91%. Enes Kanter comes into this game averaging 14.1 points per contest while playing 25.8 minutes per night. He grabs 10.3 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 54% while his free throw percentage is 86%.

Player Spotlight

John Wall averages 20.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.9 minutes per game. He also hauls in 3.1 rebounds per game and dishes 7.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 71%. Bradley Beal scores 23.1 points per contest while playing 33.0 minutes per game. He hauls in 4.0 rebounds per contest and has 3.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 74%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Knicks allow 109.8 points per contest which is 9th in the NBA. They also surrender a 48% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 23rd and 20th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.0 rebounds a game which ranks 14th, and they allow 23.0 assists per game which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 16.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in the NBA. New York averages 107.3 points per contest, which is 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -2.4 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 22nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 19th in the NBA. They average 42.7 boards per contest and 20.2 assists per game, which ranks them 24th and 29th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 23rd with 13.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards give up 123.9 points per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 48% shooting percentage and a 41% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 25th and 28th in those defensive statistics. They rank 29th with 28.4 dimes allowed per game and 30th with 51.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Wizards are 24th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.9 per contest. Washington is 16th in the NBA with 111.8 points per contest this season. They are 23rd in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -12.1. They shoot 32% from beyond the arc, which is good for 27th in the league. They are 29th in the NBA in rebounding with 39.9 boards per contest and 23rd in assists per game with 21.9. The Wizards are 9th in turnovers per contest with 15.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Knicks are 19th in the NBA in offensive rating with 108.8, and their defensive rating of 111.2 is ranked 17th. In terms of pace they are 24th in the league with 98.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 23rd. As a team they are 25th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 20th in the league. New York is 21st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 55%, which is 6th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 9th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 55%, which is 5th in the league. The Wizards are 26th in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.1, and their defensive rating of 117.6 is ranked 29th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 104 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 21st. As a team they are 16th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Washington +9 and under 226.5 total points

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