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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are facing off in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 next to come.
The Knicks hit the court as 6-point favorites against the 76ers. The game’s point total is set at 204.5.
Knicks vs. 76ers Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. 76ers
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Philadelphia Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -230 odds to win the game, while Philadelphia is listed at +190 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 204.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: TNT
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 compiled a 48-34-0 record against the spread this year. Philadelphia has been an underdog in 32 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (28.1%) in those contests. 76ers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 43 times this year.
Knicks vs. 76ers Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson posts 28.7 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists per contest, 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 averages 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks. Donte DiVincenzo posts 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists per contest, shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game (fourth in league). Isaiah Hartenstein’s numbers for the season are 7.8 points, 8.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 64.4% from the field.
76ers
Tyrese Maxey gives 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 contributes with 34.7 points per game, plus 11.0 boards and 5.6 assists. The 76ers get 17.2 points, 6.5 boards and 3.1 assists per game from Tobias Harris. Buddy Hield’s averages for the season are 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists, making 43.6% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 treys per contest.
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 have been getting things done when it comes to rebounding this season, ranking fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.2) and second-best in rebounds allowed per contest (40.6). The Knicks are delivering only 24.4 dimes per game, which ranks second-worst in the league.
New York is scoring 111.2 points per game this year at home, which is 3.2 fewer points than it is averaging on the road (114.4). New York ranks 10th in the NBA with 13.2 three-pointers per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 13th with a 36.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. With 12.5 treys conceded per game, New York is 10th in the NBA. It is giving up a 36.5% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 16th in the league.
The Knicks have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their last 10 games. In its past 10 contests, New York has hit the over nine times. In their last 10 games, the Knicks have been racking up 114.1 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 112.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. The past 10 games have seen New York allow 2.2 more points per game (110.4) than its season-long average (108.2).
What you need to know about the 76ers
In 2023-24, the 76ers are 15th in the league on offense (114.6 points scored per game) and ninth defensively (111.5 points conceded). At 43.0 rebounds per game and 44.5 rebounds conceded, Philadelphia is 19th and 22nd in the NBA, respectively. This season the 76ers are ranked 24th in the NBA in assists at 24.9 per game.
At home, the 76ers score 115.5 points per game. On the road, they score 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%). Philadelphia is sixth in the league in 3-pointers allowed (11.9 per game) and sixth in 3-point percentage defensively (35.4%).
The 76ers have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with a 9-1 record against the spread during that span. Seven of Philadelphia’s last 10 contests have hit the over. Philadelphia has played better offensively in its past 10 games, putting up 117.2 points per contest, 2.6 more than its season average of 114.6. In their previous 10 games, the 76ers are ceding 108.1 points per game, compared to their season average of 111.5 points allowed.
Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Knicks, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (Knicks -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 204.5 points.
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