The NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA Game 3 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 have won 5 straight games and look to take a 3-0 series lead. The Knicks have won 18 of their last 24 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 119 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 100.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.4 points and 2.1 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 21.4 points and 1.3 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 2.1 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers need a win to avoid dropping to 0-3 in the series. The 76ers have won 11 of their last 20 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 102.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.2 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 25.2 points and 8 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last 11 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last five Game 3s of an Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Knicks following a road loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four playoff games as underdogs following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five Eastern Conference Semifinals games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last 13 Friday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (382) this season.
- Paul George is one of only 16 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.9) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (24.6).
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (27.3).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.3).
76ers vs Knicks Injury Report
Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers with an ankle sprain and hip soreness. Tyrese Maxey is probable despite a finger issue.
Mitchell Robinson is probable for the Knicks despite an illness. Josh Hart is questionable with a thumb sprain. OG Anunoby is questionable with a hamstring strain.
76ers vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks and the free bucket are appealing when you consider they’ve beaten teams to death over the last week and are firing on all cylinders. The problem is the 76ers found something in game 2 they can bring back to this contest. While Embiid is great, the 76ers play better without him, as they’re faster and tougher to guard. We’re also seeing Hart and Anunoby on the injury report.
There’s a good chance Anunoby doesn’t play, given it’s a hamstring. That’s one less defensive player the Knicks have and creates an opportunity for the 76ers. The Knicks aren’t nearly as good on the road as they are at home, as it’s where 20 of their 31 losses have come. It’s a must-win for the 76ers’ season. I’ll lay the bet, especially if Anunoby is ruled out.