Wizards vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 3/23/2025

The World’s Most Famous Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA battle between the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (15-54) have dropped 27 of their first 35 road games and own the worst overall record in the NBA. Last night, Washington trailed by 13 points at halftime and shot just 43 percent from the field during a 120-105 home loss. 

Number two overall draft pick Alex Sarr led five Washington players in double figures with 19 points (7-15 FG) and ten rebounds. Jordan Poole nailed half of his eight three-point attempts and finished with 18 points. Tristan Vukcevic added 17 points and six rebounds off the bench for the Wizards.

The New York Knicks have won 22 of their first 33 home games and own a three-game cushion over Indiana for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (40-29) rank fifth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.3 points per contest. On Thursday, New York missed 29 of 39 three-point attempts and shot just 40 percent overall during a lifeless 115-98 road loss against Charlotte. 

New York F OG Anunoby matched a game-high with 25 points on 7-for-19 shooting and pulled down six boards. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, ten rebounds, and three assists. Mikal Bridges scored 16 points for the Knicks, who were outrebounded by a 52-38 margin.

New York G Jalen Brunson (ankle) has resumed some light shooting work and will likely remain sidelined until early next month. C Mitchell Robinson has provided a major defensive lift for New York and they will smother a Washington offensive attack that ranks last in the league. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 114-99.