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The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
The 76ers face off against the Knicks. The 76ers are favored by 3 points against the Knicks. The game features a point total of 201.5.
76ers vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for 76ers vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing the 76ers as the favorite.
Philadelphia vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Philadelphia has -155 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +130 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 201.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00 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 won 38, or 77.6%, of the 49 games it has played as the favorite this season. This season, 76ers games have hit the over 43 times.
The Knicks have covered the spread 43 times in 82 games with a set spread. New York has come away with 14 wins in the 35 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. This year, Knicks games have hit the over 37 times.
76ers vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
76ers
Tyrese Maxey is putting up 25.9 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 boards per game. Joel Embiid averages 34.7 points, 11.0 boards and 5.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks. Tobias Harris posts 17.2 points, 6.5 boards and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game. Buddy Hield posts 12.1 points, 3.2 boards and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 38.6% from downtown, with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
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 beyond the arc, with 2.7 triples per game. Josh Hart averages 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists, making 43.4% of his shots from the floor and 31.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 triples per game. The Knicks receive 15.5 points per game from Donte DiVincenzo, plus 3.7 boards and 2.7 assists. 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. On defense, they surrender 111.5 points per contest, which ranks ninth in the league. The 76ers are grabbing 43.0 rebounds per game (19th-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing 44.5 rebounds per contest (22nd-ranked). So far this year, the 76ers rank 24th in the league in assists, dishing out 24.9 per game.
Philadelphia posts 115.5 points per game when playing at home, compared to 113.7 points per game in away games, a difference of 1.8 points per contest. This year, Philadelphia is draining 12.1 treys per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 36.3% (18th-ranked) from downtown. With 11.9 three-pointers conceded per game, Philadelphia ranks sixth in the NBA. It is ceding a 35.4% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks sixth in the league.
The 76ers are 8-2 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests. Six of Philadelphia’s past 10 contests have gone over the total. The 76ers have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 113.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.1 points fewer than the 114.6 they’ve scored this season. Philadelphia has been more stingy on defense as of late, giving up 105.5 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 111.5 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Knicks
Offensively, the Knicks are the 19th-ranked team in the league (112.8 points per game). Defensively, they are second-best (108.2 points allowed per game). New York is the fifth-best squad in the league in rebounds per game (45.2) and second-best in rebounds conceded (40.6). With 24.4 assists per game, the Knicks are second-worst in the NBA.
At home the Knicks are scoring 111.2 points per game, 3.2 fewer points than they are averaging away (114.4). The Knicks are 10th in the league in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and 13th in 3-point percentage (36.9%). Defensively, New York is 10th in the league in 3-pointers conceded per game at 12.5. It is 16th in 3-point percentage allowed at 36.5%.
The Knicks have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. New York has hit the over in eight of its last 10 games. While New York is posting 112.8 points per game in 2023-24, it has bettered that mark over its last 10 games, tallying 113.1 a contest. The Knicks are surrendering 109.5 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 1.3 more points than they are allowing for the season (108.2).
76ers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Knicks, and we project that Knicks will cover the spread (76ers -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 201.5 points.
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