New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Tip-off for game five of this first-round series between the Knicks and 76ers is set for 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are currently favored by 4 points and are -173 on the money line. The 76ers are at +142, and the over/under line is sitting at 202.5. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and would clinch with a win. 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 7-3. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the 76ers and Knicks is 2-3 with an average of 206 points per game. The last three times that the 76ers have been on the road vs. the Knicks, the over/under record is 1-4.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, New York has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Knicks have an overall record of 5-0 while going 2-3 against the spread.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Knicks picked up a 97-92 win in the most recent game of this Knicks vs. 76ers series. New York was a 5.5-point underdog heading into the game and easily covered the spread. Jalen Brunson had a huge game for the Knicks, finishing with 47 points and 10 assists. The Knicks held the 76ers to just 35.4% shooting from the field and 27.3% shooting from three-point range.
Philadelphia jumped out to a 27-17 lead in the first quarter, but the Knicks outscored them 30-22 in the 2nd quarter and 20-16 in the 4th. The game finished 20 points below the over/under line of 209 points. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 27 points and 10 rebounds.
Today, the 76ers are 47-35 on the season and are in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 7th. On the road, the 76ers are 22-21 compared to 27-17 at home.
As underdogs, the 76ers have gone 9-24 this season. Their average scoring differential as underdogs is -5.6 points per game. This season, they have been the underdog in 33 of their 82 games.
Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 45-42. Today’s line of 202.5 is lower than all of their previous games this season. On average, their games have finished with 225.3 points.
In their last game against the Knicks, the 76ers were favored by 5.5 points but lost the game by a score of 97-92. The O/U line for that game was 209 points.
For the season, the 76ers have an ATS record of 51-35, going 26-17 ATS on the road and 25-18 ATS at home. In their last game, they did not cover the spread.
Joel Embiid has been carrying the 76ers offense of late, averaging 32.6 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 35.3% of his threes. Tyrese Maxey has also been shooting the ball well, averaging 27 points per game in his last five games. Across his last five games, Kelly Oubre Jr. has hit 42.9% of his threes.
Philadelphia leads the NBA in free throws made per game this season. For the year, they are averaging 114.6 points per game, which is 15th in the league. The 76ers are also 20th in pace, averaging 97.3 possessions per contest.
On the season, the 76ers are giving up 111.2 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Philadelphia is giving up 112.3 points per contest, which is 10th in the league. In their last five games, the 76ers have been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 106 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA during that stretch.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Philadelphia is 6th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.4%. On the season, opponents are attempting 33.7 three-pointers per game vs. the 76ers, which is 8th fewest in the league.
One area where Philadelphia has struggled this season is at the free-throw line. They are giving up 23.5 made free-throws per game, which is 25th in the NBA.
The Knicks have a record of 50-32 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 and 12-5 in their division.
As the home team, the Knicks are 29-14 this season and have won five straight games at home. They are favored by 4 points today and have a 23-20 ATS record at home.
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the 76ers by a score of 97-92. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for the game was 209.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 38-47-1, with an average combined scoring total of 220.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 202.5 is lower than all of their previous games.
Against the spread, the Knicks are 47-38 for the season and 29-19 as the favorite. In their last five games, they have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 23-20 at home.
The Knicks are last in the NBA in pace this season, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Despite the slow pace, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. New York’s home scoring average of 111 points per contest is 24th in the league. For the season, they are 11th in three-point makes, at 13.2 per game, and 12th in three-point shooting percentage, at 36%.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 34.4 points per game in his last five games. In these games, he shot 41.8% from the field. Over this stretch, he also averaged 8.6 assists and 5.8 rebounds. Josh Hart is averaging 15.8 points and 12.2 rebounds in his last five games, while OG Anunoby is averaging 13 points and 6.2 rebounds.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best in the league this season, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.1. At home, they have been even better, allowing just 105.1 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA.
One of the reasons for their success has been their ability to force teams into tough shots, as they are 12th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 54.0%. They have also done a good job defending the three-point line, ranking 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.2%.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have continued to play solid defense, ranking 10th in field goal percentage allowed at 45.2%. During that stretch, they have also been able to limit opponents from beyond the arc, ranking 8th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.4%.
Our projections indicate that the Knicks should come out top with a projected score of 113-108.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- The Knicks should also cover at -4
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Ankle – Out
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Questionable
- Jalen Brunson – Knee – Probable
- Jericho Sims – Shoulder – Probable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
