Washington vs New York Prediction: the Knicks to Do Their Best in Defense

Prediction for the NBA match between Washington vs New York, which will take place on November 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Wizards made some trades in the offseason, most notably giving up Kristaps Porzingis and getting Jordan Poole, but so far, the upgrades haven't worked out at all. Washington is one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference right now, and it's unclear how the Wizards will get back into the playoff race.

Last time out, Washington failed their fourth straight, at home to Dallas, 117-130. Wes Unseld's team is entrenched at the bottom of the defensive rating scale, conceding an average of 123.2 points per game.

Tom Thibodeau is squeezing the most out of the Knicks. With limited human resources, the team approaches the match with the sixth line in the Eastern Conference. There are good reasons to believe that they will continue to fight for the highest places in this championship.

In the last game, New York, after a 98-114 loss to Boston, continued their road trip with a 116-114 victory over Atlanta. Julius Randle scored 29 points, and Jalen Brunson added 24 points.

The Knicks currently have the best defense in the league, allowing an average of 105.2 points per game. So, no matter how great Washington's offense is, and though Wes Unseld's team sits in the top 10 in offense, it will be tough for the Capitals to prove themselves. Stronger teams like Boston and Milwaukee have struggled against New York's defense. Moreover, considering the weakness of their defense, Washington has nothing to win with. We're betting on a convincing win for the Knicks and don't expect much from the Wizards.