The NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Mavericks, beat the Nets, and they play the Kings next. The Knicks have lost 9 of their last 12 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22 points and 2.9 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Suns, beat the Rockets, and they play the Hornets next. The 76ers have won 8 of their last 13 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 30 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.2 points and 7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won seven of their last eight day games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Knicks and 76ers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last six home games against the Knicks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- VJ Edgecombe is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- OG Anunoby ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.7).
- The 76ers rank T1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.7).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Knicks are one of only two teams to not play in a regular season game that went to overtime this season.
76ers vs Knicks Injury Report
The 76ers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for the Knicks.
76ers vs Knicks Prediction
The 76ers have beat the Knicks twice this season already, and they’re as healthy as they’ve been all year. The Knicks could be without KAT, which is a big deal. Regardless, the Knicks are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Knicks are also 8-12 SU on the road this season. The 76ers are coming off an overtime win over the Rockets, which can be a nice shot in the arm for a Philly squad trying to convince themselves they’re capable of making a run. Pick ’em spot, I’ll lean toward the 76ers at home.