Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Preview
At 7:00 ET, the New York Knicks will visit the Philadelphia 76ers in a division matchup. The Knicks are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division, while the 76ers are 5th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic. Philadelphia is favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is set at 226.
Both teams are struggling, as the Knicks have lost 4 in a row and the 76ers have dropped 2 straight. The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Philadelphia and New York, the Knicks hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 12 points.
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- The last ten games that Philadelphia was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are coming off a 118-100 loss to the Magic, where they were 3.5-point underdogs. The combined scoring total of 218 was well above the O/U line of 210.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 22-32-1, and their games have averaged 224.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.
New York is 33-22 on the season, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.
Against the spread, the Knicks are 31-24 overall and have failed to cover in their last six games. On the road, they are 15-13 ATS compared to 16-11 at home.
As underdogs, the Knicks are 8-15 straight-up and 10-13 vs. the spread. This season, they have been the underdog in 23 of their 55 games.
In non-conference games, the Knicks have gone 11-10 compared to 22-12 against the East. On the road, they are 14-14 straight-up and 15-13 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Knicks are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In their last four games, they have scored below their season average. On the road, they are averaging 114.8 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Knicks are 22nd in the league with a field goal percentage of 46%. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 95.9 possessions per game.
So far, the Knicks have made an average of 13 three-pointers per game, which is 14th in the NBA. They are 15th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, the Knicks are 13th in attempts and 14th in makes.
At present, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 109.9 points per game. New York struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Magic, giving up 16. For the game, Orlando scored 118 points in the game.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the 76ers are currently in 5th place with a record of 32-22. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.
On the season, Philadelphia has been favored in 38 of their 54 games and has a record of 28-10 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 25-13 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +8.6 points per game.
At home, the 76ers are 17-11 straight-up and 16-12 against the spread. Their average scoring differential at home is +5.9 points per game. However, they have lost six straight ATS at home.
Philly’s O/U record for the season is 31-23, and their games have averaged 232.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game.
In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Heat by a score of 109-104. The O/U line for that game was also 226 points. Philly was favored by 2.5 points going into the game, giving them a straight-up loss and an ATS loss.
At home this season, the 76ers are averaging 119.1 points per game, which is 9th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 118.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 16th in the league with 98.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 16th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been effective inside the arc, ranking 5th in two-point field goals made per game. However, they are just 23rd in three-point shooting percentage.
One area where Philadelphia excels is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, the 76ers are 9th in the league.
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 113.9 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.3 per game, which is 1st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 9th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
Looking at our projections, the 76ers are expected to take down the Knicks by a score of 110-105.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Questionable
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Probable
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Isaiah Hartenstein – Achilles – Probable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
