NY Knicks (52-32) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (48-37)
April 25, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5; Over/Under: +205
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The New York Knicks invade the Wells Fargo Center to do battle with the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 NBA playoffs on Thursday night. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks will be brimming with confidence after outlasting the 76ers in a gritty 104-101 win in Game 2 on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Josh Hart added 21 points with 15 rebounds while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Knicks shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a lead in the fourth quarter, but they still managed to come away with the victory despite trailing by five points with just 30 seconds left on the clock before the Knicks drained back to back 3-pointers to take a 2-0 series lead.
Philadelphia 76ers
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers will be kicking themselves after missing out on a crucial chance to snatch home-court advantage in Game 2 on Monday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 35 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, Joel Embiid added 34 points with 10 rebounds and six assists while Tobias Harris chipped in with 10 points, nine rebounds and three assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 42 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Knicks in a tight contest and looked to be seconds away from squaring up the series at 1-1, before the Knicks snatched the game away with consecutive 3-pointers down the stretch in a heartbreaking finish.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction
The Knicks are still missing Julius Randle and Duane Washington Jr, while the 76ers have ruled out De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington. It wasn’t pretty, but the Knicks have scrapped their way to a crucial 2-0 series lead after outlasting the 76ers in a thriller in Game 2. Now the pressure is on the 76ers to defend home court in their biggest game of the season so far. The 76ers are trailing in the series, but they know that they are just one win away from getting back on track. I think the stars will carry the 76ers over the line at home in their biggest game of the season. The line is short enough, so I will lean towards the 76ers to get off to a better start and come away with the much-needed home win in this spot.
