New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-246) will host the 76ers (+199) in a divisional matchup. New York is favored by six points and the over/under line is set at 209.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and can be seen on TNT. The Knicks are 37-27 and currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference, while the 76ers are 36-28 and sixth in the East.
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New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the 76ers and Knicks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Knicks have the leg up at 2-1. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 192 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Philadelphia has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last three home games, New York has averaged 105 points per game while allowing 104. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-2-1.
- Against the spread, the Knicks have put together of 1-4 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
In today’s game against the Knicks, the 76ers are looking to win their third straight game as underdogs. In their most recent matchup with the Knicks, they won 79-73.
As the underdog, the 76ers have a scoring differential of -5.5 points per game. This season, their O/U record as the underdog is 7-15, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game.
Philadelphia’s ATS record as the underdog is 10-11 on the road and 25-17 overall. Today, they are getting 6 points on the spread, and they are 18-12 ATS on the road.
The 76ers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-28. In the Atlantic Division, they are 3rd. On the road, they are 17-13 compared to 19-15 at home.
For the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 34-30, and their games have averaged 229.9 points per game. The under has hit in their last two games.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 14th in the league at 115.9 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (115.3) than at home (116.4). Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.6% of their games.
Philadelphia is 20th in pace at 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th at 46%. From two-point range, they are 23rd in the league at 52%. When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 24th in both attempts and percentage.
One area where the 76ers excel is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throws made at 20.7 per game. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 23rd in the league at 24.8 per game.
At this time, the 76ers’ defense is positioned 13th in the NBA, permitting 113.0 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.8% while allowing 35.0% from downtown.
The Knicks are favored by 6 points in today’s game against the 76ers. As the favorite, the Knicks have gone 27-9 this season, and they are 22-14 ATS as the favorite.
When favored, the Knicks have gone 36-28-1 against the O/U, with an average scoring margin of +9.1 points per game. This season, their games have averaged 221.1 points per game compared to today’s line of 209.
In their last game against the 76ers, the Knicks lost by a score of 79-73. The O/U line for that game was 211.5 points, and the Knicks were favored by 7 points going into the game.
Overall, the Knicks have a record of 37-27, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Against teams in the East, they are 26-15 and 7-5 in their division.
This season, the Knicks are 34-30 ATS, with a record of 17-17 ATS at home. On the road, they are 17-13 ATS, and their ATS win streak on the road is at 2 games.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 110.6 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. On the season, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.4 points per game. In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 95.1 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA average in just 42.2% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 15th in the NBA at 36% from beyond the arc. Overall, they are 25th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of assists, New York is 29th in the league with 23.8 per game.
So far, the Knicks have made 13.1 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, they are 15th in both makes (17.4) and attempts (22.3) per game. When it comes to two-point shooting, New York is 24th in the league at 52%.
This season, the Knicks’ defense is the 2nd ranked defense in the NBA at 2nd PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 67.2% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.5 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 28th in rejections, averaging 4.1 blocked shots each game.
The Knicks enter this game as 6-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 109-108.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like 76ers (+6)
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Questionable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
