The Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Apr 22. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on TNT. New York comes into this game as 6-point favorites with the total set at 206.5. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. 76ers predictions.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -6
- Total 206.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Apr 22
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: TNT
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Philadelphia has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
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.
- Although the Knicks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
The Knicks picked up a 111-104 home win over the 76ers in the most recent game of this series. New York was favored by 4.5 points and easily covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 208 points, and the combined 215 points surpassed the line by 7 points. The Knicks won the 2nd quarter 33-12 to take a 58-46 lead into halftime.
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson both scored 22 points for the Knicks, while Hart also pulled down 13 rebounds. As a team, the Knicks shot just 39.6% from the field, but they did knock down 16 threes. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33 points for the 76ers.
Does Philadelphia Stand a Chance on the Road?
In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Knicks by a score of 111-104. The combined scoring in that game was 215 points, which was higher than the O/U line of 208.
Philadelphia is 47-35 on the season, which is good for 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. As the 76ers’ road record is 22-20, they are looking to extend their straight-up record on the road.
Against the spread, the 76ers are 49-34 for the season and have failed to cover in their last two games. Their ATS record on the road is 25-17 compared to 24-17 at home.
This season, the 76ers have been the underdog in 32 of their games and have gone 9-23 in those games. Today, they are 6-point underdogs. This season, they are 15-16 vs. the spread as underdogs.
On average, the 76ers’ games have finished with 225.8 points, and their O/U record for the season is 44-40. The over has hit in their last two games.
Joel Embiid is averaging 30.2 points per game over his last four games while hitting 42.9% of his shots. In these games, he also averaged 11.8 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. has hit just 37.5% of his shots in his last five games but still averaged 13.4 points per game. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 26.5 points per game in his last two games on a field goal percentage of 49.4%.
Philadelphia is 15th in the league in scoring this season, at 114.6 points per game. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 115.2 points per contest. The 76ers are 23rd in field goal percentage and 19th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the 76ers are 9th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.5. On the road, they are giving up 112.5 points per game, which is also 9th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, Philadelphia has been tremendous on the defensive end, allowing just 103.2 points per game, which is 2nd in the league during that span. During this stretch, they have been especially good at defending two-point shots, allowing just 43.6% shooting from inside the arc.
Overall, the 76ers are 11th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.7%. They are also 6th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.4%.
Are New York Ready for a Home Win?
This season, the Knicks have a record of 46-36 against the spread, including a mark of 23-19 at home and 23-17 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four home games and have an average scoring differential of +6.0 points per game at home.
New York has been favored in 48 of their 82 games this season and have a record of 37-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last four games and have an ATS record of 29-18 as the favorite.
The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 37-45-1, and the over has hit in their last six games. On average, their games have finished with 220.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 206.5.
In their most recent game against the 76ers, the Knicks won by a score of 111-104. They were favored by 4.5 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 208.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 2nd place with a record of 50-32. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games.
New York comes into the game as the NBA’s lowest-paced team, averaging 94.8 possessions per game. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per contest. This season, the Knicks are 12th in three-point shooting, hitting 36% of their looks from downtown. In terms of three-point makes, they are 10th in the league.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 35.2 points per game over his last five games. In these games, he hit 46.9% of his shots from the field. He also hit 3.6 threes per game in this stretch. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. Josh Hart has averaged 16.6 points and 11.8 rebounds in his last five games.
When it comes to defense, the New York Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 108.2. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.2 points per contest, which is 3rd in the NBA.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 70.7% of games vs. the Knicks. However, in terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average vs. New York in 62.2% of games.
Despite ranking 29th in blocked shots per game, the Knicks have done a good job of not fouling, ranking 25th in personal fouls per game. Overall, they are 14th in field goal percentage allowed and 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Knicks vs. 76ers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 30.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -110. Considering his prop is set at 30.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 40. We anticipate him shooting 52.0% from the field and making two threes.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Over 30.5 Points (-115)
Knicks vs. 76ers Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. 76ers matchup, our bet is to grab the 76ers at +6. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 112-107, we see the 76ers as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 206.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Knicks to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: 76ers +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook