Wizards vs Knicks Odds, Spread & Predictions (Jan. 18)

The Knicks are 6-point home favorites and a -240 favorite on the moneyline. New York had their three-game win streak snapped by the Raptors in a 123-121 OT loss last time out. This will be the second meeting in five days between these clubs. The Knicks won the first one 112-108 on January 13.

The Wizards have lost their last six games. They have surrendered 120.2 points per game. Last time out, they were beaten 127-118 by the Golden State Warriors. Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma scored 32 and 21 points respectively in the last meeting.

The Knicks have won 15 of their last 22 games. Five of the last seven Knicks' losses have come in the final quarter. The Knicks lost to the Raptors despite having a 10-point lead. RJ Barrett led the Knicks with 32 points. Julius Randle scored 21 points, but it's the third time in his last 14 games he didn't score at least 25.

Both teams are outside the top 10 in paint scoring. Knicks are one of the best teams at limiting scoring in the paint. Wizards are 5th in defensive rebounding, but Knicks first in offensive rebounded. Washington is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games, while Knicks have won 4 of last 5 games with a day rest.