The Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will matchup on Saturday, Apr 20. Tip-off for the game is 6:00 ET and will be shown on ESPN. New York is favored by 3.5 points in this game, and the total is 208.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Knicks vs. 76ers predictions.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -3.5
- Total 208.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Apr 20
- Time: 6:00 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: ESPN
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 112 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, New York has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, New York has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
Can the Philadelphia Offense Score Enough on the Road?
In their last game against the Nets, the 76ers won by a score of 107-86. They were favored by 12.5 points going into the game, and the win gave them their 8th straight victory. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 193 points, which was well below the O/U line of 214. Philly’s ATS record improved to 49-32 with the win.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 42-40, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 226.1 points. Today’s O/U line of 208.5 is lower than 81 of their previous games, with just one game having a lower line.
Against the spread, the 76ers have covered in their last 10 games and have an overall ATS record of 49-32. On the road, they are 25-16 ATS compared to 24-16 ATS at home.
As the underdog, the 76ers are 15-15 ATS this season and have gone 9-22 straight-up. On average, they have been outscored by 5.6 points per game as the underdog.
Currently, the 76ers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place. In non-conference games, they are 16-14 and 31-21 against other Eastern Conference teams.
Joel Embiid is averaging 33 points per game over his last three games while hitting 53.4% of his shots from the field. In these games, he also hit 3.3 threes per contest, to go along with 12 rebounds and 5.3 assists. For the season, he is averaging 1.4 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 38.8%. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 28.2 points per game over his last four games and 47.7% shooting from the field. This season, he is averaging 3 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 37.3%.
Philadelphia has averaged 114.6 points per game this season, which is 14th in the league. Their scoring production has been slightly better on the road, at 113.7 points per game compared to 115.5 at home. The 76ers lead the NBA with 23.6 free-throw attempts per game.
Currently, the 76ers’ defense holds the 9th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.5 points per game. Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 11.3 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Can the Knicks Pull Off a Home Win?
Today’s O/U line of 208.5 is lower than the average O/U line in Knicks games this season (221.9). New York has gone over the O/U in their last five games, and their games have averaged a combined 221 points.
The Knicks are 36-45-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have gone over the O/U line in their last five games. In their most recent game against the Bulls, the teams combined for 239 points, surpassing the O/U line of 218.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are in 2nd place with a record of 50-32. This season, they have gone 35-17 against other Eastern Conference teams and 15-15 in non-conference play.
New York has won five straight games after defeating the Bulls by a score of 120-119. However, they did not cover the spread in that game, as they were favored by 13.5 points.
This season, the Knicks are 45-36 against the spread, including a record of 22-19 ATS at home. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 28-18, and they have gone 2-2 vs. the spread as the favorite.
Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. But their scoring production is even worse at home, as they are 25th in the league with an average of 111.2 points per contest. New York is the last in pace, averaging just 94.8 possessions per game.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 39.4 points per game in his last five games. This has come while hitting 50.7% of his shots from the field. Over this stretch, he hit 3.8 threes per game. Josh Hart has averaged 13.6 points and 11 rebounds in his last five games, along with 5.2 assists. New York will be without Julius Randle, who is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds this season.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 3rd in the league at 108.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.2% from downtown.
Knicks vs. 76ers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 30.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -129 while the under is at -106. Considering his prop is set at 30.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 31. We anticipate him shooting 47.8% from the field and making three threes.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 30.5 Points (-129)
Knicks vs. 76ers Predictions
The Knicks is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 113-108. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Knicks at -3.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 208.5, and our model predicts the 76ers and Knicks to score a combined 221 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Knicks -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook