"The New York Knicks (31-18) are heavily favored (-14) to build on a six-game win streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (13-35) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs on MSG and MNMT. The point total is set at 226.5 for the matchup. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Tuesday's game, before you place an informed wager on the matchup."
"In the Knicks' 49 games this season, they have 25 wins against the spread. The Wizards have played 48 games, with 21 wins against the spread. The Knicks have an against the spread record of 3-0 in their three games as a favorite of 14 points or more so far this season. The Wizards are 3-6 ATS when underdogs by 14 points or more this year."
"These teams average 229.9 points per game combined, 3.4 more than the over/under of 226.5. Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.1 more points per game, 234.6, than this matchup's over/under of 226.5 points. The Knicks' average point total in outings this season is 231.3, 4.8 points higher than the over/under in this game."
Knicks (31-18) enter as 14-point favorites against Wizards (13-35) with a 226.5 total. The model recommends backing the Wizards +14 to cover despite New York's strong ATS history, noting the Knicks are 25-24 ATS in 49 games and 3-0 ATS as 14-point-plus favorites, while Washington is 21-27 ATS and 3-6 as heavy underdogs. The model also favors the over, citing a 229.9 combined scoring average and the Knicks' 231.3 average output. On the moneyline the Knicks are preferred, having won 28 of 40 games as favorites and remaining undefeated when favored at -820 or better.
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