Wizards vs Knicks NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 8
The Wizards and Knicks meet in a preseason game on Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 PM ET in New York.
Price: Knicks 70¢, Wizards 30¢ (Polymarket, as of Thu 7:58 AM ET)
Kalshi: Knicks 69¢, Wizards 31¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Knicks are heavy favorites at 70¢, with the Wizards at 30¢. Kalshi has the Knicks 1¢ cheaper at 69¢. That is down 8¢ from the Knicks’ opening price of 78¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Starters typically get a quarter or two of work, and a couple may not dress at all. Most of the second half goes to young players and camp invites fighting for the last roster spots.
Availability
As of Thu 7:58 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Jose Alvarado (Knicks): Day-To-Day, left knee, expected back Oct 8
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Wizards
Anthony Davis: 31.3 min, 27.5% usage, .551 TS%, 20 games (new, was DAL)
Kyshawn George: 29.0 min, 22.8% usage, .559 TS%, 48 games
Bub Carrington: 27.7 min, 18.0% usage, .556 TS%, 82 games
Deandre Ayton: 27.2 min, 16.7% usage, .676 TS%, 72 games (new, was LAL)
Alex Sarr: 27.2 min, 25.7% usage, .544 TS%, 48 games
Trae Young and number one draft pick AJ Dybantsa will have big offensive roles, too.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson: 35.0 min, 30.4% usage, .580 TS%, 74 games
OG Anunoby: 33.2 min, 19.7% usage, .620 TS%, 67 games
Mikal Bridges: 32.8 min, 17.3% usage, .587 TS%, 82 games
Karl-Anthony Towns: 31.0 min, 25.9% usage, .619 TS%, 75 games
Josh Hart: 30.2 min, 16.7% usage, .612 TS%, 66 games
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FAQ
Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?
Anthony Davis was not on the injury report as of Thu 7:58 AM ET.
Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight?
Jalen Brunson was not on the injury report as of Thu 7:58 AM ET.
Who is favored in Wizards vs Knicks?
The Knicks. Polymarket has them at 70¢, which reads as about a 70% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Wizards vs Knicks?
Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 PM ET, in New York.
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