Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Preview
Tip-off is set for 1:00 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for game four of this Eastern Conference first-round series between the Knicks and 76ers. The Knicks currently lead the series 2-1 and are the 2 seed, while the 76ers are the 7 seed. ABC is carrying this game on TV, and the over/under line is at 209.5 points. The 76ers are favored by 4.5 points and are -194 on the money line. The Knicks are at +160 on the money line.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the 76ers, the Knicks have put together a record of 3-2. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Knicks and 76ers, the teams have averaged 219 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the 76ers as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
- In their last three road games, New York has averaged 120 points per game while allowing 117. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Knicks have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction
Joel Embiid had a huge game for the 76ers in their most recent game against the Knicks, scoring 50 points and hitting five threes. The 76ers covered the spread in this game, as they were favored by 5.5 points and won by a score of 125-114. The over/under line for the game was 204.5 points, and the teams combined to score 239 points.
Philly’s defense stepped up in the 3rd quarter, as they outscored the Knicks 43-27 in the quarter. Embiid and the 76ers shot the ball well from three in this game, hitting 48.4% of their threes. Jalen Brunson had a big game for the Knicks, scoring 39 points and hitting three threes of his own.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 38-46-1, and their games have averaged a combined 221 points. Today’s O/U line is 209.5, and 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
In terms of their ATS record, the Knicks are 46-38 overall and have gone 23-18 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
On the road, the Knicks are 23-19 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of +2.9 points per game. As underdogs, they are 14-22 straight-up and 17-19 vs. the spread.
In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks finished the season with a record of 35-17 and are currently in 2nd place. Overall, they are 50-32, which is also 2nd in the East.
New York’s last game was also against the 76ers, and they lost by a score of 125-114. The Knicks were 5.5-point underdogs in the game, and their ATS record for the season is 46-38.
New York comes into the game as the NBA’s slowest-paced team, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Despite playing at a slow pace, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. On the road, they have been a little better, averaging 114.4 points per game.
Jalen Brunson has averaged 31 points per game over his last five games on 38.7% shooting. In these games, he also averaged 8.8 assists. Overall, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. Josh Hart has hit 50.8% of his shots in his last five games and 50% of his threes, leading to an average of 18.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.
So far this season, the Knicks have been one of the best defensive units in the NBA, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.3. They have been even better at home, where they are giving up just 105.1 points per contest, which is 3rd in the league.
One area where the Knicks have struggled defensively is in terms of blocks, ranking just 29th in the NBA at 4.1 per game. However, they have done a good job of not fouling, ranking 25th in personal fouls.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 62.2% of games vs. New York. Overall, the Knicks are 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.3%.
In their games this season, the 76ers have averaged a combined 225.7 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 209.5. Overall, their games have averaged a combined 225.9 points per game.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 51-34, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 25-17 ATS compared to 26-17 on the road.
As the favorite, the 76ers have won 11 straight games and are 40-13 overall. Today, they are favored by 4.5 points. This season, they have gone 35-18 vs. the spread as the favorite.
The 76ers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In their last game, they defeated the Knicks by a score of 125-114, covering the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
Against the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. In their games this season, the team has gone 45-41 on the over/under.
Joel Embiid comes into the game averaging 34 points per game over his last four games. In these games, he hit 39.3% of his threes and averaged 10.2 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 27.6 points per game in his last five games on a shooting percentage of 48.6%. Over this stretch, he hit 3 threes per game.
Philadelphia is averaging 115.4 points per game at home this season, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.6 points per contest. The team’s three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 19th in the league, and they are also 19th in three-point attempts.
At home this season, the 76ers are giving up 110.5 points per game, which is 9th best in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been even stingier, allowing just 103.8 points per game. Overall, they are 9th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.4.
One area where they have struggled this season is at the free-throw line. On average, the 76ers are allowing opponents to make 23.4 free throws per game, which is 25th in the NBA.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 61.0% of their games against the 76ers. Also, teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 64.6% of their games vs. Philadelphia.
Even though they are considered 4.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 113-108 win for the Knicks.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Knicks on the moneyline (+160)
- The Knicks are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Questionable
