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In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will take on the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Knicks face off against the 76ers. The Knicks are favored by 4 points against the 76ers. The point total for the game is 208.5.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. 76ers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Philadelphia Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -175 odds to win the game, while Philadelphia is listed at +145 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 208.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: ESPN
Knicks vs. 76ers Betting Trends
The Knicks are 43-36-3 against the spread this season. New York has been the favorite in 47 games this season and won 36 (76.6%) of those contests. This season, Knicks games have hit the over 37 times.
The 76ers have covered the spread 48 times over 82 games with a set spread. Philadelphia has won in nine, or 28.1%, of the 32 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. This season, 43 of the 76ers’ games have gone over the point total.
Knicks vs. 76ers Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson posts 28.7 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists per game, making 47.9% of shots from the floor and 40.1% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Josh Hart is averaging 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 8.3 boards per game. Donte DiVincenzo puts up 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks. Isaiah Hartenstein’s numbers for the season are 7.8 points, 2.5 assists and 8.3 boards per contest.
76ers
Tyrese Maxey’s averages for the season are 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists, making 45.0% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from 3-point range, with 3.0 triples per contest (ninth in NBA). Joel Embiid provides 34.7 points, 11.0 boards and 5.6 assists per game, plus 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks. Tobias Harris averages 17.2 points, 6.5 boards and 3.1 assists, making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per game. The 76ers receive 12.1 points, 3.2 boards and 2.8 assists per game from Buddy Hield.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks own a top-five defense this year, ranking second-best in the league with 108.2 points allowed per game. On offense, they rank 19th with 112.8 points scored per contest. The Knicks are thriving when it comes to rebounding, as they rank fifth-best in the league in boards (45.2 per game) and second-best in boards allowed (40.6 per contest). When it comes to assists, the Knicks are averaging only 24.4 dimes per contest (second-worst in league).
On offense, New York puts up 111.2 points per game at home, compared to 114.4 points per game on the road. This year, New York is draining 13.2 threes per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 36.9% (13th-ranked) from three-point land. With 12.5 three-pointers conceded per game, New York ranks 10th in the NBA. It is giving up a 36.5% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 16th in the league.
The Knicks have gone 6-4 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. In its past 10 games, New York has hit the over nine times. The Knicks have been scoring 115.6 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 112.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. New York’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has given up 113.0 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 108.2 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the 76ers
The 76ers are 15th in the league in points scored (114.6 per game) and ninth in points allowed (111.5). Philadelphia is 19th in the league in rebounds per game (43.0) and 22nd in rebounds allowed (44.5). The 76ers are 24th in the NBA in assists (24.9 per game) in 2023-24.
The 76ers are scoring more points at home (115.5 per game) than away (113.7). With 12.1 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.3% from downtown, the 76ers are 22nd and 18th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. Giving up 11.9 3-pointers per game and conceding 35.4% from beyond the arc, Philadelphia is sixth and sixth in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The 76ers are 10-0 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their last 10 games. Philadelphia has gone over the total in seven of its past 10 outings. Philadelphia is tallying 117.5 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 114.6. While the 76ers are ceding 111.5 points per game in 2023-24, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, allowing 107.8 points per contest.
Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Knicks, and we predict that Knicks will cover the spread (Knicks -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 208.5 points.
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