Knicks Game Tonight: Knicks vs Wizards Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Oct. 14

Apr 8, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks will host the Washington Wizards in their preseason finale on Friday night. New York’s coming off a 109-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The latest odds have the Knicks favored against the Wizards.

Washington is 1-2 in the preseason, with both losses taking place in Japan against the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, however, the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets, 116-107, behind Kristaps Porzingis’ 20 points (5-for-10) in 16 minutes. Porzingis will be out for Friday’s contest due to rest. Bradley Beal missed the past two games due to a non-COVID illness, but according to Wes Unseld Jr., Beal will play against New York.

The Knicks’ depth was a positive for the team’s first two preseason games, but in the loss to the Pacers, the reserves struggled. RJ Barrett was his usual self and scored 21 points (7-for-14) in 27 minutes to go along with four rebounds and three assists while Julius Randle was the second-highest scorer with 13 points (5-for-10) in 25 minutes. Randle added eight rebounds and five assists.

The game will mark Taj Gibson’s return to The Garden after he was waived by the Knicks on July 8.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Odds, Spread, Over/Under

The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have the Knicks as -3.5 favorites against the spread, with the team -110 to cover. New York sits at -162 on the moneyline and Washington is at +132.

Knicks Starting Lineup Tonight

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Evan Fournier
  • RJ Barrett
  • Julius Randle
  • Mitchell Robinson

Knicks Injury Report

Quentin Grimes missed New York’s first three preseason games with a sore left foot, but he will play tonight against Washington.

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Prediction

New York played exponentially better at MSG in its first two preseason games than the game on Wednesday. If the Knicks can reignite the energy that was lacking in Indiana, the team will be able to finish the preseason strong.

New York 109, Washington 101

What channel is the New York Knicks game on?

New York’s game against Washington won’t be broadcast nationally, but it will be available on MSG Network. The tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.

New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Live Stream

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Knicks’ Next Game and Schedule

New York will begin the regular season in Memphis on Oct. 19 before having a three-game homestand.

Oct. 19 at Memphis

Oct. 21 vs. Detroit

Oct. 24 vs. Orlando

Oct. 26 vs. Charlotte