New York Knicks vs Washington-wizards Picks and Predictions March 22nd 2025

New York Knicks vs Washington-Wizards March 22nd 2025

At 8:00 ET, the 15-54 Wizards will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the 43-26 Knicks. New York is currently favored by 15.5 points and has lost two straight games. Washington is 3-7 in their last 10 games and has lost three straight.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be shown on MSG. The over/under line is currently set at 222.5.

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Wizards vs. Knicks Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Washington Wizards at New York Knicks
• Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
• Date: Saturday, March 22nd
• Betting Odds NY -15.5, WAS +738 | NY -1209 O/U 222.5

The Wizards Can Win If…

The Wizards dropped to 15-54 on the season after a 120-105 home loss to the Magic on Friday. Washington entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 225 points exceeded the O/U line of 214.5 by 10.5 points.

Orlando took control with a 13-0 run, narrowing the score from 78-62 to 78-75. The Magic dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Washington 35-17, but the Wizards responded in the 4th, winning the quarter 34-18.

In their 120-105 loss to the Magic, the Wizards shot 42.5% from the field but excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 17 threes at a 43.6% clip. Alexandre Sarr led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Jordan Poole added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50%, while Tristan Vukčević also hit 4 threes, finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Vukčević scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and AJ Johnson added 9 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 120 points in the loss. They allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 35 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up just 18 points. Overall, Washington allowed Orlando to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. The Wizards sent Orlando to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. Washington finished with 33 defensive rebounds, but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.

• Through their last three road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Washington posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• Over their last three games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Knicks Can Win If…

The Knicks fell to 43-26 on the season after a 115-98 road loss to the Hornets on Thursday. New York, who were favored by 7.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 213 points came in under the line of 221.5.

A 13-0 run by the Hornets, taking the score from 19-17 to 30-19, set the tone early. The Knicks trailed 85-72 going into the 4th quarter and couldn’t close the gap, as Charlotte outscored them 30-26 in the final period.

In their 98-point effort against the Hornets, the Knicks shot just 40% from the field and connected on 10 threes at a 25.6% rate. OG Anunoby led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 threes at 25% efficiency, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall and 50% from deep.

Mikal Bridges contributed 16 points, and Josh Hart chipped in 13, including 6 in the 4th quarter. Anunoby scored 10 points in the opening period, while Towns had 12 in the 2nd quarter and 8 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Knicks gave up 115 points to the Hornets, allowing 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 31 and 30 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively. Charlotte shot 48% from the field.

New York struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Hornets hit 15 threes at a 46% clip. The Knicks sent Charlotte to the line 17 times, with the Hornets making 14 free throws. New York recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

• Through their last three home games, New York has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 99 points per game.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, New York has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• In their last three games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +15.5, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 222.5 and our model has the Wizards and Knicks finishing with a combined 232 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Knicks Look to Bounce Back Offensively vs. League-Worst Wizards

The New York Knicks aim to end a two-game skid and rediscover their offensive rhythm when they host the struggling Washington Wizards on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

New York Searching for Answers Without Brunson

The Knicks (43-26) have dropped four of their last seven games since All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered a sprained ankle on March 6. While they still hold the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, recent losses to bottom-tier opponents like the Spurs and Hornets have raised concerns about the team’s offensive production.

New York has failed to reach the 100-point mark in three of its last six games, including Thursday’s 115-98 loss in Charlotte. Despite strong performances from OG Anunoby (25 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points), the Knicks shot just 25.6 percent from deep and couldn’t recover from a slow start.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau noted the team’s lack of execution on both ends, particularly in response to their poor outside shooting. “You try to not let that take energy away from other parts of your game… we just didn’t make them,” Thibodeau said.

Brunson, who averages a team-high 26.3 points per game, remains sidelined but is out of his walking boot and shooting lightly in workouts. Thibodeau is hopeful the star point guard will return before the end of the regular season.

Wizards Slide Continues Despite Sarr’s Emergence

Washington (15-54) owns the NBA’s worst record and continues to limp toward the end of another difficult campaign. The Wizards lost 120-105 to Orlando on Friday, their third consecutive defeat, and fell behind by as many as 33 points in the blowout.

Despite the loss, rookie big man Alexandre Sarr continues to be a bright spot. The 19-year-old posted 19 points and 10 rebounds, his fifth straight game with at least 19 points. Head coach Brian Keefe praised Sarr’s all-around growth, pointing to his versatility on both ends.

“He’s progressed each month for us,” Keefe said. “His scoring, his driving, his playmaking – it’s all improving. Most of all, we’re seeing his defensive versatility emerge.”

Sarr is now averaging 12.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Jordan Poole leads Washington in scoring at 20.4 points per game, but the Wizards have struggled mightily to generate consistent offense or stops.

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Knicks Seek Season Sweep

Saturday marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. New York has won all three previous matchups and is riding an eight-game winning streak against Washington dating back to February 2023.

With Brunson still sidelined, the Knicks will once again look to Towns and Anunoby to anchor their offense while tightening the screws defensively against one of the league’s weakest teams.

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