Published Feb 2, 7:03am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 2, 7:03am ET
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One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Washington Wizards hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Wizards vs Knicks pick?
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| Washington Wizards | +376 |
| New York Knicks | -614 |
Washington has won three of its last four games following a nine-game losing streak. This includes a 116-112 victory against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
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A 12-3 burst gave Sacramento a 101-98 lead with 5:20 left in regulation. However, the Wizards closed the game with an 18-11 run to secure a four-point win.
Will Riley, who comes off the bench, scored a team-high 18 points, along with six rebounds and six assists. AJ Johnson contributed 17 points and four assists on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
After suffering four straight losses, the Knicks have reeled off six straight victories for the second time this season. Their latest triumph was a 112-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
New York trailed 56-52 at the break. But thanks to a 60-44 scoring edge in the second half — including a 38-26 advantage in the third quarter — the Knicks coasted to their sixth straight win following a stretch in which the team had dropped nine of its last 11 games.
OG Anunoby led the way with 25 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Landry Shamet paced the second unit with 23 points, connecting on six of his 10 attempts from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Wizards have just 13 wins on their resume, and New York has won the previous 10 meetings in this series. These trends give the Knicks the edge in this one.
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New York Knicks
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