NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 4-30-24 Picks

The NY Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in Game 5 East First Round NBA Playoffs action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers need a win to save their season and force a game 6 on Thursday. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 105.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points on 43 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 35 points and 5.5 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 29 points and 5.3 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Kyle Lowry is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks will advance to the second round of the playoffs for the second time since 2013 with a victory here. The NY Knicks are averaging 106.5 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 105.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 33 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Josh Hart is averaging 16.8 points and 12.8 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Miles McBride is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report

Julius Randle remains out for the Knicks while Robert Covington is out for the 76ers, as both players have been done for the season. Bojan Bogdanovic and Mitchell Robinson are questionable for the Knicks with ankle injuries. Joel Embiid is questionable on the injury report for the 76ers with a knee injury. However, Embiid has been dealing with a knee issue all series and has played quality minutes, so don’t expect him to sit in an elimination game.

New York Knicks Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Knicks’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 home games following a win.
• Twelve of the Knicks’ last 13 Eastern Conference First Round home games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts

• The home team has won seven of the 76ers’ last eight games.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games following a loss.
• Nine of the 76ers’ last 10 night games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.

NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The NY Knicks should be favored at home, where they have arguably the best crowd in the playoffs, and they’ve won 6 of the last 8 games against the 76ers. The 76ers are coming off a horrible offensive performance in game 4, and you have to wonder if they’ve just run out of gas. Also, seeing Embiid on the injury report isn’t encouraging, even if I expect him to play. With that said, I still lean toward the 76ers and the points. The 76ers had chances to win both games in New York, and obviously should’ve certainly finished game 2. The 76ers have made things tough for Brunson and if Embiid has his usual Embiid game, this contest should come down to the wire. The 76ers are also 50-35-1 ATS on the season, so there’s that. Give me the 76ers and the points.