For your 76ers vs. Knicks predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Knicks hit the road to face the 76ers on Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 200, with the 76ers favored by 3 at home. Keep reading to get our 76ers vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
76ers vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: 76ers -3
- Total 200
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 2
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: TNT
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 114 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Philadelphia was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.
Thanks to a big performance from Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers pulled out a 112-106 win over the Knicks in the most recent game of this series. Maxey had a big game, scoring 46 points and hitting 7 threes. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson’s 40 points, but his team made just 10 threes and shot 27.8% from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia was a 4-point underdog heading into the game and covered the spread. The Knicks won the 2nd quarter 32-17, but the 76ers bounced back to win the 3rd quarter 26-21. The 218 combined points were 14.5 more than the over/under line of 203.5.
Does New York Have A Chance at Wells Fargo Center?
The Knicks’ ATS record on the road this season is 24-18, and they are 23-21 ATS at home. Currently, they have lost two straight ATS at home and are 18-19 ATS as underdogs on the road.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 39-47-1, and today’s line of 200 is lower than their season average of 221. In 87 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 200.
The Knicks are 15-22 as underdogs this season, and their scoring differential as the underdog is -2.5 points per game. In their games as the underdog, the average O/U line is 220.6.
In their last game against the 76ers, the Knicks lost 112-106. They were favored by 4 points in that game and are 29-20 vs. the spread as the favorite on the road.
Overall, the Knicks finished the season with a 50-32 record, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they went 35-17 and 12-5 in their division.
Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 34.4 points per game in his last five games. Over this stretch, he also averaged 8.4 assists. For the season, he is averaging 2.7 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 40.1%. Josh Hart has averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds in his last five games, while OG Anunoby is averaging 14.2 points in his last five games, while shooting 52.5% from the field.
New York comes into the game averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. They have been a little better on the road, at 114 points per game. Despite being one of the slower-paced teams in the league, the Knicks have outscored the league average in 43.9% of their games this year.
Coming into tonight’s game, the New York Knicks are one of the best defensive teams in the league, allowing just 108.1 points per game (4th). On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 111.0 points per contest (8th).
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 74.4% of games vs. the Knicks. Additionally, New York has done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.2% from beyond the arc (11th).
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better defensively, giving up 106.8 points per contest (12th). During this stretch, they have been particularly good at defending two-point shots, allowing just 50.4% shooting from inside the arc (7th).
Can Philadelphia Pull Off a Home Win?
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Knicks by a score of 112-106. Philadelphia covered the spread as 4-point underdogs, improving their ATS record to 52-35 for the season.
This year, the 76ers have an O/U record of 46-42, and today’s line of 200 is lower than their season average of 225.5. On average, their games have finished with 225.2 points.
Against the spread, the 76ers are 25-18 at home and 27-17 on the road. As the favorite, they are 35-19 vs. the spread, and 17-16 ATS as the underdog.
Philadelphia’s overall record is 47-35, which is 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference. In the East, they are 31-21 and 16-14 against non-conference opponents.
Philadelphia is averaging 114.6 points per game this season, which is 15th in the league. At home, they have put up 114.9 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the 76ers are 20th in the league, averaging 97.3 possessions per game. So far, they have hit 36% of their threes, which is 19th in the NBA.
Joel Embiid is averaging 34.7 points per game this season to go along with 11 rebounds. In his last five games, he has put up 31.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Over his last five games, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 32.4 points on 50% shooting and 4.2 made threes per game.
When it comes to defense, the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 9th in points allowed per game at 111.2. They have been especially tough at home, giving up just 110.2 points per game, which is also 9th in the NBA.
One area where the 76ers have excelled is in forcing turnovers, as they come into this game ranked 3rd in the league in steals per game at 8.5. They have also been a solid shot-blocking team, ranking 5th in the NBA in blocked shots per game at 6.
One area where Philadelphia has struggled a bit defensively is in getting to the free-throw line, as they come into this game ranked 25th in the league in free throws made allowed per game at 23.5.
76ers vs. Knicks Player Prop
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 -105 while the under is at -115. With his prop line at 30.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 42. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 53.8% and connecting on two threes.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Over 30.5 Points (-105)
76ers vs. Knicks Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Knicks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 200 and our model has the Knicks and 76ers finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Knicks +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook