Download App
The New York Knicks will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Knicks head into their game as a 4-point favorite against the 76ers. The game features an over/under of 203.5.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. 76ers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Philadelphia Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -180 odds to win the game, while Philadelphia is listed at +150 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 203.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: TNT
Knicks vs. 76ers Betting Trends
The Knicks have registered a 43-36-3 record against the spread this season. This season, New York has won 36 out of the 47 games, or 76.6%, in which it has been favored. This season, 37 of the Knicks’ games have gone over the point total.
The 76ers have covered the spread 48 times in 82 games with a set spread. Philadelphia has been chosen as underdogs in 32 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (28.1%) in those games. This year, 43 of the 76ers’ games have gone over the point total.
Knicks vs. 76ers Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson’s numbers on the season are 28.7 points, 6.7 assists and 3.6 boards per contest, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 40.1% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Josh Hart is posting 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 8.3 boards per contest. Donte DiVincenzo posts 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks. Isaiah Hartenstein puts up 7.8 points, 8.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 64.4% from the field.
76ers
Tyrese Maxey provides the 76ers 25.9 points, 3.7 boards and 6.2 assists per game. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks. Joel Embiid’s averages on the season are 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, making 52.9% of his shots from the floor and 38.8% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per game. Tobias Harris’ numbers for the season are 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest, making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.3 treys per game. Buddy Hield averages 12.1 points, 3.2 boards and 2.8 assists, making 43.6% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 triples per game.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks are averaging 112.8 points per game this year (19th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really shined on defense, allowing only 108.2 points per contest (second-best). The Knicks have been shining when it comes to rebounding this season, ranking fifth-best in the NBA in boards per game (45.2) and second-best in rebounds allowed per contest (40.6). Looking at assists, the Knicks are averaging only 24.4 assists per game (second-worst in league).
In home games, New York is putting up 3.2 fewer points per game (111.2) than it is in away games (114.4). New York is draining 13.2 treys per game (10th-ranked in NBA) this season, while sporting a 36.9% three-point percentage (13th-ranked). This season, New York is allowing 12.5 three-pointers per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and is allowing opposing teams to shoot 36.5% (16th-ranked) from three-point land.
The Knicks have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests. Seven of New York’s past 10 games have hit the over. The Knicks have been scoring 112.5 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 112.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. New York has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 109.1 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 108.2 it has conceded this year.
What you need to know about the 76ers
At 114.6 points scored per game and 111.5 points allowed, the 76ers are 15th in the NBA on offense and ninth defensively. Philadelphia grabs 43.0 rebounds per game and give up 44.5 boards, ranking 19th and 22nd, respectively, in the league. This season the 76ers are ranked 24th in the NBA in assists at 24.9 per game.
At home the 76ers are putting up 115.5 points per game, 1.8 more than they are averaging on the road (113.7). In 2023-24, the 76ers are 22nd in the NBA in 3-point makes (12.1 per game) and 18th in 3-point percentage (36.3%). Giving up 11.9 3-pointers per game and conceding 35.4% from downtown, Philadelphia is sixth and sixth in the league, respectively, in those categories.
The 76ers have an 8-2 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests. Six of Philadelphia’s last 10 games have gone over the total. Philadelphia has performed worse offensively in its previous 10 games, averaging 113.2 points per contest, 1.4 fewer points its than season average of 114.6. In their last 10 games, the 76ers are ceding 105.4 points per game, compared to their season average of 111.5 points allowed.
Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Knicks, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (Knicks -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 203.5 points.
How to bet Knicks vs. 76ers
You can bet on New York vs. Philadelphia at every legal online sportsbook. For more college basketball odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals, check out the latest NCAA lines as well as our guide to the best college basketball betting sites.
And if you wanted to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s New York vs. Philadelphia picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.
Not sure what a parlay is? Or even how to bet on college basketball? Check out our complete guide to sports betting.