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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards (12/30): Starting five, injury report, start time, game prediction, betting tips, how to watch, and more | NBA News – Times of India

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The Washington Wizards will be hosting the New York Knicks at the Capital One Arena on December 30, 2024. The Knicks are coming into this game on a seven-game winning streak with their latest win being against the Wizards themselves. With all that momentum on their side opponents’ side, this is likely to turn into a rough night for the Wizards.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Projected starting five

Washington Wizards projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Jordan Poole	21.3	2.7	5.0
Bilal Coulibaly	13.6	5.7	3.6
Carlton Carrington	9.1	4.3	3.8
Kyle Kuzma	15.8	5.6	1.9
Alexandre Sarr	11.4	6.2	2.2

New York Knicks projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Josh Hart	14.2	8.4	5.4
Jalen Brunson	25.5	3.0	7.7
Mikal Bridges	18.2	3.3	3.3
OG Anunoby	16.3	5.0	2.0
Karl-Anthony Towns	24.5	13.5	3.4

(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Key players to watch

New York Knicks key players

– Jalen Brunson
– Karl-Anthony Towns

Washington Wizards key players

– Jordan Poole
– Kyle Kuzma

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Injury Report

Knicks injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Jalen Brunson	Game time decision	Calf
Kevin McCullar Jr.	Out	Knee
Mitchell Robinson	Out	Ankle

Wizards injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Marvin Bagley III	Out	Knee
Saddiq Bey	Out	Knee
Anthony Gill	Game time decision	Nose
Jordan Poole	Game time decision	Hip

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Team stats

Statistic	Knicks	Wizards
Record	22-10	5-24
Standings	3rd	15th
Home/Away	12-6	4-11
Offensive Rating	2nd	30th
Defensive Rating	13th	28th
Net Rating	5th	30th

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Previous matchups

The Knicks and the Wizards faced off two nights ago in what turned out to be a four-point win for New York. Jalen Brunson put the team on his back and exploded for 55 points and 9 assists. The Wizards also put up a massive effort off the back of Justin Champagnie’s 31-point outing, but it wasn’t enough. The Knicks and the Wizards have met twice this season with the former winning both encounters.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Leading players

Stat	Knicks (Leader)	Wizards (Leader)
Points	25.5 – Jalen Brunson	21.3 – Jordan Poole
Rebounds	13.5 – Karl-Anthony Towns	8.0 – Jonas Valanciunas
Assists	7.7 – Jalen Brunson	5.0 – Jordan Poole

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Prediction and Betting Tips

– Moneyline: Wizards (+475) vs Knicks (-650)
– Spread: Wizards (+11.5) vs Knicks (-11.5)
– Total (O/U): Wizards -110 (O 230.5) vs Knicks -110 (U 230.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)

Wizards vs Knicks Game Prediction

Credits: AP Photo/Seth Wenig

The New York Knicks have won seven games in a row while their opponents, the Washington Wizards are 3-7 in their last 10 and have the worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards got close during their last match against the Knicks, but we don’t see that happening again. We predict that the Knicks will extend their winning streak to eight tonight.
Our Prediction: The Knicks will win
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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards: Date, Time, and Venue

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks will be held at the Capital One Arena on Monday, December 30, 2024. Fans who wish to catch the game live can tune in at 7:00 PM ET.