The New York Knicks (6-5) and the Washington Wizards (2-9) match up in an Eastern Conference showdown on Friday at 7 p.m. ET in a game that's part of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. On Wednesday, the Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 116-109. The Wizards are in a slump, losing four straight games. The Dallas Mavericks topped the Washington Wizards 130-117 in their last outing.

The game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. New York is a 7-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Wizards odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 227.5 (See up-to-date lines for every game on our NBA odds page.) 

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The model has factored in that New York forward Julius Randle is skilled playmaker in the frontcourt. Randle can score in the low post and mid-range area with ease. The Kentucky product is averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. In the win over the Hawks, Randle finished with 29 points, 10 boards, and eight assists. 

The model also knows Washington forward Kyle Kuzma is a three-level scorer with a knack for piling up rebounds. Kuzma leads the team in scoring (23.9) with 6.1 rebounds per contest. The Utah product has scored at least 22 points in four of his last six games. On Wednesday, Kuzma had 23 points and six boards.

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