The Philadelphia 76ers and NY Knicks meet Saturday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Grizzlies and Mavericks, and they play the Nuggets next. The 76ers have split their last 10 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 115.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 30.7 points and 6.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 21.8 points and 6.5 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Paul George is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Spurs and Hawks, and they play the Pistons next. The Knicks have won 22 of their last 30 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 121.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.4 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 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the 76ers following a home loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the 76ers and Knicks.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven Saturday night games at Madison Square Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the 76ers’ last 14 night games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
- Mikal Bridges rank 4th in the league for total steals + blocks (86) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (163) this season.
- VJ Edgecombe has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.3).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.1).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.9).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.8).
Knicks vs 76ers Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Josh Hart. Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns are questionable.
The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford.
Knicks vs 76ers Prediction
The Knicks should get the benefit of the doubt at home where they’re 15-3 SU this season, but they’re on the end of a back to back and KAT is dealing with an illness that kept him out last night. The 76ers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they have the rest advantage. The 76ers beat the Knicks on the road a few weeks ago, and they’re an extremely profitable 19-12-1 ATS on the season. It feels like the value in this spot is with the 76ers and the points. I’ll take them.