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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Stats

Date: Sat 20 Mar 2027
Tip-off: 17:00
Scheduled
Position#15
Record6-5
FormWWWWL
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game103.5
vs
Form · last 5 games
4.7/10
Around normal
2.9/10
🧊 Cold
Position#22
Record4-8
FormLLLLL
Points / game107.5
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2026-27
Meetings · New York Knicks v Washington Wizards
20 Mar 2027
NYK v WAS
upcoming
22 Mar 2026
NYK145
WAS113
03 Nov 2025
NYK119
WAS102
22 Mar 2025
NYK122
WAS103
18 Nov 2024
NYK134
WAS106
18 Jan 2024
NYK113
WAS109
02 Apr 2023
NYK118
WAS109
18 Jan 2023
NYK105
WAS116
18 Mar 2022
NYK100
WAS97
23 Dec 2021
NYK117
WAS124
25 Mar 2021
NYK106
WAS102
23 Mar 2021
NYK131
WAS113
12 Feb 2020
NYK96
WAS114
23 Dec 2019
NYK115
WAS121
07 Apr 2019
NYK113
WAS110
03 Dec 2018
NYK107
WAS110
14 Feb 2018
NYK113
WAS118
06 Apr 2017
NYK103
WAS106
19 Jan 2017
NYK110
WAS113
09 Feb 2016
NYK108
WAS111
25 Dec 2014
NYK91
WAS102
04 Nov 2014
NYK83
WAS98
04 Apr 2014
NYK89
WAS90
16 Dec 2013
NYK101
WAS102
09 Apr 2013
NYK120
WAS99
30 Nov 2012
NYK108
WAS87
13 Apr 2012
NYK103
WAS65
24 Jan 2011
NYK115
WAS106
05 Nov 2010
NYK112
WAS91
12 Apr 2010
NYK114
WAS103
03 Feb 2010
NYK107
WAS85
14 Jan 2009
NYK128
WAS122
22 Nov 2008
NYK122
WAS117
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
L
103-107
103
107
-4
100avg 107
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#24
L
102-111
102
111
-9
90avg 107
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
111-97
111
97
+14
107avg 107
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-127
133
127
+6
124avg 107
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 107
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
103-90
103
90
+13
99avg 107
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
135-105
135
105
+30
136avg 107
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
109-97
109
97
+12
101avg 107
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
117-85
117
85
+32
116avg 107
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
107-115
107
115
-8
no box
H12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-26
22-24
24-33
30-24
28-21
24-27
23-23
27-40
25-38
26-12
37-13
23-34
34-33
22-29
34-34
43-31
21-29
23-24
24-24
25-21
27-21
24-23
24-35
28-11
43-21
41-31
29-27
22-26
26-27
37-26
25-17
21-27
26-21
32-13
27-38
32-13
23-33
30-26
23-23
31-33
214.5Avg total
111.3Scored
103.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)110.3103.5213.7+6.855%
Season at home (7)110.7101.3212.0+9.457%
Season away (4)109.5107.2216.8+2.250%
Last 10 (10)111.3103.2214.5+8.160%
Last 5 (5)114.298.4212.6+15.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)103.0107.0210.0-4.00%
vs Similar (6)105.5101.2206.7+4.383%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)116.4101.8218.3+14.674%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
124-120
124
120
+4
118avg 97
A25/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
103-110
103
110
-7
94avg 97
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
111-121
111
121
-10
105avg 97
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
95-79
95
79
+16
92avg 97
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#24
W
103-94
103
94
+9
101avg 97
A03/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
105-120
105
120
-15
96avg 97
H05/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
132-139
132
139
-7
126avg 97
A07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
75-114
75
114
-39
54avg 97
A08/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
111-122
111
122
-11
96avg 97
A10/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
101-114
101
114
-13
no box
A12/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-27
29-35
40-20
27-38
21-19
23-35
24-26
35-30
42-34
27-25
23-33
19-29
22-26
29-20
28-13
16-20
28-33
32-26
19-9
24-26
32-37
29-31
24-25
20-27
32-28
27-38
35-39
38-34
19-25
17-32
23-33
16-24
32-31
26-37
29-35
24-19
25-26
25-29
27-22
24-37
219.3Avg total
106.0Scored
113.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)107.5113.4220.9-5.933%
Season at home (4)107.5106.8214.2+0.850%
Season away (8)107.5116.8224.2-9.225%
Last 10 (10)106.0113.3219.3-7.330%
Last 5 (5)104.8121.8226.6-17.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)111.0128.2239.2-17.20%
vs Similar (4)113.0109.8222.8+3.250%
vs Weaker (4)112.5106.2218.8+6.275%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.2+2.2Q4: -4.1-4.1
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.2+2.2Q4: -4.1-4.1
New York KnicksWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#2
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#24
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
84-52
84
52
+32
H05/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#30
W
58-34
58
34
+24
H11/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H12/11
NBA
106.6Avg total
56.1Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.351.9110.2+6.467%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.552.6111.1+5.975%-
Last 30 away (14)58.151.2109.3+6.957%-
Last 10 (10)56.150.5106.6+5.660%-
Last 5 (5)61.848.4110.2+13.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.050.099.0-1.00%-
vs Similar (6)50.855.3106.2-4.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)60.751.1111.8+9.574%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
57-62
57
62
-5
A25/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
69-59
69
59
+10
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
51-46
51
46
+5
H30/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#24
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A03/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H05/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#14
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
36-57
36
57
-21
A08/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A10/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#21
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A12/11
NBA
113.9Avg total
54.5Scored
59.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.262.2116.4-7.913%-
Last 30 at home (12)54.762.4117.1-7.88%-
Last 30 away (18)53.962.0115.9-8.117%-
Last 10 (10)54.559.4113.9-4.930%-
Last 5 (5)52.862.8115.6-10.00%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)54.065.0119.0-11.05%-
vs Similar (4)59.054.5113.5+4.550%-
vs Weaker (4)50.854.5105.2-3.825%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.4 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.422.7
46.0%
54.0%45.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.314.2
37.1%
35.0%42.6
🏀 Free throws24.818.9
76.2%
76.8%18.9
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 114.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.731.7
55.9%
54.0%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.910.9
34.2%
35.0%32.7
🏀 Free throws23.518.7
79.6%
76.8%18.7
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Mar 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LWWWWLWWLL
Washington Wizards
LLLLLWWLLW
#15
League position
#22
+1.6
Net rating
-5.8
108.2
Offensive rating
108.3
106.5
Defensive rating
114.2
50.2%
Effective FG%
54.2%
51.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.7%
13.8%
Turnover %
13.6%
28.2%
Off. rebound %
22.9%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.27
37.1%
3-point %
34.2%
65.6%
Assist %
58.9%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence108.2 · 108.3Defence106.5 · 114.2Shooting50.2% · 54.2%3-point %37.1% · 34.2%Ball care13.8% · 13.6%Off. rebounds28.2% · 22.9%Free throws0.28 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ New York Knicks   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26HCleveland Cavaliers107-115
11/11/26HMilwaukee Bucks117-85
08/11/26ACleveland Cavaliers109-97
05/11/26HChicago Bulls135-105
03/11/26HBrooklyn Nets103-90
30/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers93-98
29/10/26AChicago Bulls133-127
28/10/26HDetroit Pistons111-97
25/10/26HOrlando Magic102-111
23/10/26ABoston Celtics103-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/11/26AIndiana Pacers101-114
10/11/26ADetroit Pistons111-122
08/11/26AOklahoma City Thunder75-114
07/11/26AAtlanta Hawks132-139
05/11/26HAtlanta Hawks105-120
03/11/26AOrlando Magic103-94
30/10/26HCharlotte Hornets95-79
28/10/26ACleveland Cavaliers111-121
26/10/26ACharlotte Hornets103-110
25/10/26AChicago Bulls124-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL55%
HomeWWWWL57%
AwayLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1174
Win %55%57%50%
Points / game110.3110.7109.5
Allowed / game103.5101.3107.2
Point differential+6.8+9.4+2.2
Avg total213.7212.0216.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%57%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeWLWL50%
AwayWLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1248
Win %33%50%25%
Points / game107.5107.5107.5
Allowed / game113.4106.8116.8
Point differential-5.9+0.8-9.2
Avg total220.9214.2224.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
2 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
3 San Antonio Spurs1210283%119.2108.0+11.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers129375%110.2109.2+1.0
5 Minnesota Timberwolves118373%118.1107.0+11.1
6 Golden State Warriors118373%120.4111.2+9.2
7 Houston Rockets118373%115.5106.4+9.1
8 Oklahoma City Thunder118373%111.4105.9+5.5
9 Detroit Pistons107370%112.7104.6+8.1
10 Portland Trail Blazers107370%119.7112.7+7.0
11 Memphis Grizzlies117464%117.9111.9+6.0
12 Dallas Mavericks117464%114.9110.3+4.6
13 Denver Nuggets106460%114.5113.3+1.2
14 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.2116.2+2.1
15 New York Knicks116555%110.3103.5+6.8
16 Cleveland Cavaliers126650%116.4114.3+2.1
17 Toronto Raptors115645%114.5111.9+2.5
18 Miami Heat115645%115.7120.0-4.3
19 Phoenix Suns104640%112.8118.1-5.3
20 Charlotte Hornets114736%98.8110.4-11.5
21 Indiana Pacers124833%111.6114.0-2.4
22 Washington Wizards124833%107.5113.4-5.9
23 New Orleans Pelicans124833%116.9124.2-7.3
24 Orlando Magic103730%107.0114.6-7.6
25 Brooklyn Nets113827%110.2115.3-5.1
26 Los Angeles Clippers102820%112.2118.1-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls101910%113.3128.8-15.5
28 Utah Jazz111109%106.5117.6-11.2
29 Sacramento Kings111109%108.3121.0-12.7
30 Milwaukee Bucks121118%106.8121.3-14.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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