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The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are meeting in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 4 next to come.
The 76ers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Knicks when the 76ers and the Knicks meet. The matchup’s over/under is set at 209.
76ers vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for 76ers vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the 76ers as the favorite.
Philadelphia vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Philadelphia has -192 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +160 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 209 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: ABC
76ers vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The 76ers are 48-34-0 against the spread this season. Philadelphia has won 38, or 77.6%, of the 49 games it has played as the favorite this season. 76ers games have gone over the total 43 times this season.
The Knicks have covered the spread 43 times in 82 games with a set spread. New York has been an underdog in 35 games this season and has come away with the win 14 times (40%) in those contests. Knicks games have gone over the total 37 times this year.
76ers vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
76ers
Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 boards per contest. Joel Embiid’s numbers for the season are 34.7 points, 11.0 boards and 5.6 assists per contest, shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from downtown, with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game. Tobias Harris’ numbers on the season are 17.2 points, 6.5 boards and 3.1 assists per contest, shooting 48.7% from the field and 35.3% from downtown, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game. Buddy Hield’s numbers on the season are 12.1 points, 3.2 boards and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson averages 28.7 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists, making 47.9% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 triples per contest. Josh Hart gets 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists per contest, plus 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks. The Knicks get 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists per game from Donte DiVincenzo. Isaiah Hartenstein provides the Knicks 7.8 points, 8.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game, plus 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks.
What you need to know about the 76ers
With 114.6 points per game on offense, the 76ers are 15th in the NBA. At the other end of the court, they allow 111.5 points per contest, which ranks ninth in the league. The 76ers are 19th in the NBA with 43.0 boards per game this season. Meanwhile, they rank 22nd with 44.5 rebounds allowed per game. The 76ers are averaging 24.9 assists per game, which ranks them 24th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Philadelphia is posting 115.5 points per game this year in home games, which is 1.8 more points than it is averaging in road games (113.7). Philadelphia is making 12.1 three-pointers per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) this year, while putting up a 36.3% three-point percentage (18th-ranked). Philadelphia is allowing 11.9 treys per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing a 35.4% three-point percentage (sixth-ranked).
The 76ers have a 9-1 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their last 10 games. In its past 10 contests, Philadelphia has gone over the total six times. The 76ers have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 114.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.3 points more than the 114.6 they’ve scored this year. Philadelphia’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (106.2) is 5.3 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (111.5).
What you need to know about the Knicks
Offensively, the Knicks are the 19th-ranked squad in the league (112.8 points per game). On defense, they are second-best (108.2 points allowed per game). On the boards, New York is fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds (45.2 per game). It is second-best in rebounds conceded (40.6 per game). This season the Knicks are second-worst in the league in assists at 24.4 per game.
In 2023-24 the Knicks are scoring 3.2 fewer points per game at home (111.2) than away (114.4). Beyond the arc, the Knicks are 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.2). They are 13th in 3-point percentage at 36.9%. New York is 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (12.5 per game) and 16th in 3-point percentage defensively (36.5%).
The Knicks have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests. Eight of New York’s past 10 contests have hit the over. New York has played better offensively in its previous 10 games, tallying 114.8 points per contest, 2.0 more than its season average of 112.8. While the Knicks are giving up 108.2 points per game in 2023-24, they have been worse over their past 10 games, allowing 110.8 points per contest.
76ers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Knicks, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (76ers -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 209 points.
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