New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The Knicks and 76ers are set to tip-off game two of their first-round series at 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden in New York. New York is up 1-0 in the series and is favored by five points. The over/under line is sitting at 207.5 points, and the money line odds are -199 for the Knicks and +164 for the 76ers. TNT is carrying the game on TV.
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New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Knicks and 76ers have gone in favor of the Knicks, putting together a record of 6-4. Looking back over the previous three times that the 76ers and Knicks have faced off, they have combined to average 183 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- The 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Knicks picked up a 111-104 win over the 76ers in the most recent game of this series. New York was favored by 4.5 points at home and covered the spread. The Knicks outscored the 76ers 33-12 in the 2nd quarter, and heading into the 4th, the 76ers led 82-79. The 215 combined points surpassed the over/under line of 208 points.
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson both scored 22 points for the Knicks in the win. Hart had a big game on the glass, pulling down 13 rebounds. The Knicks knocked down 16 threes and shot 45.7% from beyond the arc. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33 points and also had four assists for the 76ers.
Today, the 76ers are looking to avenge a 111-104 loss to the Knicks. In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 7th place with a record of 47-35.
On the road, the 76ers are 22-20 this season, and they are 25-17 ATS on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 15-16.
Against the spread, the 76ers have failed to cover in their last two games. Today, they are 5-point underdogs, and their ATS record for the season is 49-34.
This season, the 76ers have gone 44-40 on the O/U, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the O/U line of 207.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games.
Joel Embiid has averaged 30.2 points per game over his last four games while hitting 42.9% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also averaged 11.8 rebounds and 3 threes per game. Tyrese Maxey has hit 37.3% of his threes this season and is averaging 26.5 points per game in his last four games.
Philadelphia is averaging 114.6 points per game this season, which is 15th in the NBA. Their production has been slightly better at home, at 115.2 points per game, compared to 113.5 on the road. Looking at their field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the league, at 46%.
In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 9th in the NBA by allowing 111.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.3 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 6 per game.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated the 76ers by a score of 111-104. This win improved their overall record to 50-32, which is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference.
New York has won six straight games and is favored by 5 points in today’s game. As the favorite, the Knicks are 37-11 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last four games as the favorite.
This season, the Knicks have an average scoring differential of +6.0 points per game at home. On the road, they are outscoring opponents by an average of +3.2 points per game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Knicks are 46-36 overall and 23-19 at home. Coming into today’s game, they have covered the spread in their last four home games and three straight on the road.
This season, the Knicks have a 37-45-1 O/U record, and the over has hit in their last six games. On average, their games have finished with 220.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 207.5.
Looking at Jalen Brunson’s last five games, he is averaging 35.2 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.9%. In these games, he hit an average of 3.6 threes per contest. This season, he is averaging 28.7 points per game. Over his last five games, Josh Hart is averaging 16.6 points and 11.8 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo has hit 3 threes per game in his last five games, averaging 17 points per game in that stretch.
Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. Their scoring average at home is 111.2 points per contest, which is 25th in the league. New York is last in pace, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Knicks are 12th in the league, hitting 36% of their looks from downtown.
At present, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 2nd, allowing 108.2 points per game. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 39.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 104 points to Philadelphia.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Knicks winning the game with a predicted score of 113-107.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- The Knicks should also cover at -5
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
