Knicks vs Washington Prediction 13 October 2025
🔊 On Tuesday, the iconic Madison Square Garden will host an NBA preseason clash between the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards. While the Knicks have already played several scrimmages, the Wizards only made their debut last Sunday, narrowly losing to the Toronto Raptors. Currently, the Wizards are rightly seen as the clear underdogs. Can they put up a fight against the more skilled Knicks?
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards:
- They have played 51 games;
- Wins (including overtime): the current home team has 25, while the visitors have 26;
- The home team averages 107.65 points per game, and the visitors average 105.67;
- The average total score per game is 213.31.
The last encounter took place on 23 March 2025 at the New York Knicks' venue and ended with a score of 122-103.
Head-to-head statistics Knicks - Washington

New York Knicks Team Overview
The New York Knicks are in excellent form, boasting three consecutive wins and a +1 overall record in their last five games, underscoring their consistency. The team showcases strong defense, frequently holding opponents to under 113 points. However, their three-point shooting remains a weak spot. Their average scoring doesn't exceed 110 points per game, indicating a need for more aggressive offense. An interesting fact: the Knicks are renowned for their impenetrable home defense-no opposing team managed to score over 100 points on their court during October's preseason matchups.
Match Results: New York Knicks

Washington Wizards Team Overview
The Washington Wizards are navigating a challenging phase, securing just two wins against five losses in their recent outings, including the NBA Summer League. This inconsistency highlights the team's struggles. However, they remain capable of surprises; in their last five head-to-heads against the Knicks, they've consistently scored over 102 points on the road. The primary weaknesses lie in their defense, where conceding easy attacks often results in losing leads during games. On a positive note, there's noticeable progress among the young players, who are increasingly stepping up and taking charge in crucial moments of the contests.
Match Results: Washington Wizards
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 51;
- First-quarter wins at home - 12; on the road - 12;
- Average first-quarter total: 53.71;
- Today's home team averages 26.82 points, while the visitors average 26.88.
First-Quarter Stats: New York Knicks (home) vs Washington Wizards (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 20 vs 0;
- Average points conceded: 21 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 6 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 1;
- Average first-quarter total: 45 (scored - 22.3, conceded - 22.7) vs 46.1 (scored - 23.5, conceded - 22.6).
- The New York Knicks have scored fewer than 28.5 points in the first quarter at home in 9 of their last 10 NBA games.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 51;
- Home team wins - 25, Away team wins - 26.
- The Washington Wizards cover a +18.5 spread on the road in 21 of their last 23 head-to-head matchups with this team (NBA).
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average total points per game for the home team - 107.65, for the visitors - 105.67;
- Average total points scored in head-to-head matchups - 213.31.
Statistics: New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards
- Average tournament total: 198.33 vs. 225;
- Average points scored: 104 vs. 112;
- Average points conceded: 94.33 vs. 113;
- Average points scored in the first half: 50.33 vs. 53;
- Average points scored in the second half: 50.33 vs. 59;
- New York Knicks: average points scored at home in the tournament - 100;
- Washington Wizards: average points scored on the road in the tournament - 0;
- Last 10 games (average points scored): 96.8 (home - 96.67) vs. 93.5 (away - 93.33).
- The Washington Wizards score over 102.5 points on the road in five consecutive head-to-head games against this team (NBA).