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The Washington Wizards host the New York Knicks on Friday evening, with the teams having matching 35-45 records. Washington is 21-19 at home, while New York enters with a 19-21 road record, however, the Knicks are on a four-game road winning streak. Quentin Grimes (knee) is questionable for New York, with Julius Randle (quad), Mitchell Robinson (illness) and Cam Reddish (shoulder) ruled out. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (knee) are out for Washington.

Caesars Sportsbook lists New York as a 3.5-point home favorite, and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the Over-Under, is 223.5 in the latest Knicks vs. Wizards odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Knicks vs. Wizards match-up, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 25 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 84-54 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Wizards, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Wizards vs. Knicks:

  • Knicks vs. Wizards spread: Wizards +3.5
  • Knicks vs. Wizards over-under: 223.5 points
  • Knicks vs. Wizards money line: Wizards +145, Knicks -170
  • NYK: The Knicks are 4-4 against the spread in the last eight games
  • WASH: The Wizards are 5-3 against the spread in the last eight games

Why the Knicks can cover

New York enters on a road winning streak, and the Knicks have some clear strengths. The Knicks are in the top six of the NBA in free-throw creation (24.4 attempts per game) and offensive rebound rate (29.2 percent) this season. New York is also above-average in second-chance points, 3-point accuracy, 3-pointers per game and turnovers per game. Washington is last in the NBA in turnovers created and steals on defense, giving New York the freedom to play with aggression.

On defense, the Knicks are in the top five of the league in points allowed in the paint, defensive rebound rate, second-chance points allowed and field-goal percentage allowed. Opponents are shooting only 34.3 percent from 3-point range against New York, and the Wizards are in the bottom tier of the NBA in offensive rebound rate, 3-pointers per game and 3-point accuracy.

Why the Wizards can cover

Washington's defense excels in preventing transition opportunities. The Wizards lead the NBA in fast break points allowed (9.1 per game), and that raises Washington's floor. Washington is also No. 3 in the NBA in three-pointers per game (11.3), and the Wizards are in the top eight in two-point accuracy (52.2 percent) and blocked shots (5.0 per game). In addition, the Wizards have a strong matchup against a shaky New York offense. 

The Knicks are No. 27 in the NBA in points per game, and New York ranks dead-last in the NBA in two-point accuracy (49.6 percent), assists per game (21.7), and points in the paint (41.5 per game). New York is also No. 27 in field goal percentage (43.6 percent) and No. 26 in free throw percentage (74.3 percent), and Washington has the healthier overall roster as the stretch run of the regular season arrives.

How to make Wizards vs. Knicks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 226 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Knicks vs. Wizards? And which side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.