Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Preview
The Knicks have a chance to close out this series with a win tonight, as they currently lead the 76ers 3-2 heading into game six of this first-round matchup. Tip-off is at 9:00 PM ET from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. TNT is carrying the game on TV. The over/under line is at 198.5 points, and the 76ers are favored by 3.5 points at home. Looking at the money line odds, the 76ers are at -157 compared to the Knicks at +131.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the 76ers are averaging 109 points per game, compared to the Knicks at 105. These figures have led to Philadelphia posting a record of 2-1.
- New York has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Across their last five home contests, Philadelphia has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- The Knicks have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction
The 76ers picked up a 112-106 road win over the Knicks in the most recent game of this series. They were 4-point underdogs heading into the game and easily covered the spread. Philadelphia outscored the Knicks 26-17 in the 1st quarter, and New York took the 2nd quarter 32-17. The game went over the over/under line of 203.5 points by 14.5 points.
Tyrese Maxey had a huge game for the 76ers, scoring 46 points and knocking down seven threes. He also had nine assists and five rebounds. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 40 points. The 76ers made 15 threes as a team, while the Knicks made just 10 and shot 27.8% from three-point range.
The Knicks are 15-22 as underdogs this season and are currently 3.5-point underdogs on the road against the 76ers. In games where they have been the underdog, New York has gone 18-19 against the spread with an average scoring differential of -2.5 points per game.
This season, the Knicks have gone 39-47-1 on the over/under, with an average O/U line of 221 points. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total has been 220.6 points per game.
New York’s last game against the 76ers also went over the O/U line. The teams combined for 218 points, and the O/U line was 203.5. The Knicks lost the game by a score of 112-106.
In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are currently in 2nd place with a record of 50-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 compared to 15-15 against the West.
New York’s ATS record for the season is 47-39, including a road ATS record of 24-18. In their last two road games, they have covered the spread, and their average scoring differential on the road is +3.0 PPG.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 34.4 points per game in his last five games. This has come on a shooting percentage of 41.9%. Over this stretch, he also averaged 8.4 assists per game. For the season, he is averaging 2.7 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 40.1%.
Josh Hart is averaging 17 points and 12 rebounds over his last five games. In terms of three-point shooting, he is at 40.6% in his last five games. OG Anunoby is averaging 14.2 points per game in his last five games while shooting 52.5% from the field.
When it comes to points allowed, the Knicks have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season. They come into tonight’s game ranked 4th in the league at 108.1 points per game. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 111.0 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA.
One of the reasons why the Knicks have been so good defensively this season is their ability to limit three-point shooting. On the year, opponents are shooting just 36.2% from beyond the arc vs. New York. In terms of made threes allowed, they are 11th in the league at 12.6 per game.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better at defending the two-point shot, holding opponents to just 50.4% shooting from inside the arc.
In games against Eastern Conference teams, the 76ers have gone 31-21 compared to 16-14 against the West. In the East, they are currently in 7th place and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
As the favorite, the 76ers have a record of 40-14 and are 35-19 against the spread when favored. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points. In their games as the favorite, they have gone 8-5 straight-up with an average scoring margin of +8 points per game.
Against the spread, the 76ers have a home record of 25-18 and have covered the spread in two straight games on the road. Today, they are 25-18 ATS at home and 27-17 ATS on the road.
Philadelphia’s last game was also against the Knicks, and they won 112-106 as 4-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 203.5, and the teams combined for 218 points.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 46-42, with an average over/under line of 225.5. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 225.2 points.
Joel Embiid is averaging 34.7 points per game this season to go along with 11 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Over his last five games, he has put up 31.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. The 76ers have also been getting some good scoring production of late from Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 32.4 points in his last five games. In these games, he hit 42.9% of his threes and averaged 4.2 made threes per game.
Philadelphia comes into the game as the NBA’s 15th ranked scoring offense, at 114.6 points per game. For the season, they have hit 36% of their threes, which is 19th in the league. The 76ers are also 19th in three-point attempts, at 33.3 attempts per game.
At home this season, the 76ers are 9th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 110.2. Overall, they are 9th in the league at 111.2 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 10th in the league at 106.4 points per game.
One area where the 76ers have been strong all season is in steals. They are 3rd in the NBA at 8.5 steals per game. When it comes to blocked shots, they are also 5th in the league at 6 per game.
Over their last five games, the 76ers have been the 5th best team in the NBA at defending field goals, allowing just 43.7% shooting. For the season, they are 10th in the league in field goal percentage allowed at 46.7%.
Despite being 3.5 point underdogs, we predict the Knicks to come out on top with a final score of 110-106.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Knicks on the moneyline (+131)
- The Knicks are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Projecting a combined 216 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Ankle – Out
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Questionable
