76ers vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks look like they’re finding their footing with back-to-back wins, but I’m still grabbing the bucket with the 76ers. The 76ers already beat the Knicks this season, and now they’re at home where they’ve played their best basketball. The Knicks are 1-4 ATS on the season and have failed to cover six of their last eight games overall.
While I’m not as high on the 76ers as most of the betting public appears to be, there’s going to be value with them in the underdog role due to the talent level. This seems like too much respect for the Knicks, who have been a bit sluggish out of the gate. I’m going to grab the bucket with the 76ers in a game they could win outright.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pistons and Bulls, and they play the Nets next. The Knicks have lost 4 of their last 6 regular season games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 109.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.8 points and 3.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Landry Shamet is dishing out 2.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Pacers, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Hornets next. The 76ers have won 13 of their last 19 regular season games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 110.8 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.4 points and 4.6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 21.5 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown is the third double-digit scorer, and LeBron James is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have won five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games following a road win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 road games following a win.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last 14 Friday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks T1st in the league for fast break points (32) this season.
- LeBron James is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- OG Anunoby is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (0.6) and free-throw percentage (84.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (52.4).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (80.0%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league in second-chance points (106) this season.