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The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 3 up next.
The 76ers hit the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Knicks. The matchup’s over/under is set at 204.
76ers vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for 76ers vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the 76ers as the favorite.
Philadelphia vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Philadelphia has -238 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +195 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 204 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: TNT
76ers vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The 76ers are 48-34-0 against the spread this season. Philadelphia has been the favorite in 49 games this season and won 38 (77.6%) of those contests. This season, 76ers games have hit the over 43 times.
The Knicks have covered the spread 43 times this year (43-36-3). 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 season.
76ers vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
76ers
Tyrese Maxey’s numbers for the season are 25.9 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 boards per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 34.7 points, 5.6 assists and 11.0 boards per game. Tobias Harris’ numbers for the season are 17.2 points, 3.1 assists and 6.5 boards per game. Buddy Hield posts 12.1 points, 3.2 boards and 2.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson’s averages for the season are 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists, making 47.9% of his shots from the floor and 40.1% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game. Josh Hart chips in with 9.4 points per game, plus 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists. Donte DiVincenzo averages 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists, making 44.3% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 treys per game (fourth in league). Isaiah Hartenstein gets 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
The 76ers are 15th in the NBA with 114.6 points per game so far this year. At the other end, they rank ninth with 111.5 points allowed per contest. The 76ers are 19th in the NBA with 43.0 boards per game so far this season. Meanwhile, they rank 22nd with 44.5 rebounds allowed per contest. The 76ers rank 24th in the NBA with 24.9 assists per game.
Offensively Philadelphia has performed better at home this season, scoring 115.5 points per game, compared to 113.7 per game on the road. Philadelphia is making 12.1 threes per game (22nd-ranked in league). It has a 36.3% shooting percentage (18th-ranked) from downtown. Philadelphia is sixth in the NBA with 11.9 treys allowed per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks sixth with a 35.4% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
The 76ers have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests, with a 9-1 record against the spread during that span. Philadelphia has hit the over in six of its past 10 outings. The 76ers have seen an uptick in scoring lately, racking up 115.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.3 points more than the 114.6 they’ve scored this year. Philadelphia’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 106.8 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 111.5 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks are 19th in the league in points scored (112.8 per game) and second-best in points conceded (108.2). In 2023-24, New York is fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds (45.2 per game) and second-best in rebounds conceded (40.6). At 24.4 assists per game, the Knicks are second-worst in the league.
At home the Knicks are scoring 111.2 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than they are averaging away (114.4). Beyond the arc, the Knicks are 10th in the league 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 allowed (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 over their past 10 contests. In its past 10 contests, New York has hit the over eight times. New York is putting up 113.3 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 0.5 more than its average for the season (112.8). The Knicks have played worse defensively over their previous 10 games, ceding 109.2 points per contest, 1.0 more point their than season average of 108.2.
76ers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Knicks, and we expect that Knicks will cover the spread (76ers -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 204 points.
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