The 76ers and Knicks head into game three of this first-round Eastern Conference series with the Knicks up 2-0. Tip-off is at 7:30 PM ET from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. TNT is carrying the game on TV, and the 76ers are favored by 4.5 points at home. The over/under line is at 201.5 points, and the money line odds are +158 for the Knicks and -192 for the 76ers.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +4.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, April 25th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-106 in favor of the Knicks.
  • Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

The Knicks picked up a 104-101 win over the 76ers in the last game of this series. Heading into the game, the Knicks were favored by 4.5 points, so the 76ers covered the spread. The game’s 205 total points fell just short of the over/under line of 205.5. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, and Josh Hart added 21 points and 15 rebounds.

It was a low-scoring game for the Knicks, who only shot 40.7% from the field and made 11 threes. The 76ers shot 42.9% from the field and made 13 threes. Tyrese Maxey had 35 points and 10 assists for the 76ers, and Joel Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds.

Can New York Pull Off A Win at Wells Fargo Center?

Today, the Knicks are looking to extend their winning streak to eight games as they take on the 76ers. In their last game against Philadelphia, the Knicks won by a score of 104-101.

New York has a record of 50-32 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 and 12-5 against division opponents.

As the underdog, the Knicks have a scoring differential of -2.5 points per game this season. They are 14-21 straight-up as the underdog and 17-18 against the spread. Today, they are getting 4.5 points on the spread.

On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 23-17 and are 23-18 straight-up. Their average scoring differential on the road is +3.2 points per game.

This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 37-46-1, with an average over/under line of 221.5. Their games have averaged a combined 220.7 points per game.

In their last game vs. the 76ers, the Knicks were favored by 4.5 points and won by three (104-101). However, they did not cover the spread.

New York comes into the game as the NBA’s 19th ranked scoring offense, at 112.8 points per game. For the season, they have a field goal percentage of 46%, which is 22nd in the league. The Knicks are also near the middle of the pack in three-point shooting, at 36%.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 31 points per game over his last five games and 28.7 points for the season. In that stretch, he averaged 7 assists. Over his last five games, Josh Hart has averaged 12.2 rebounds and 17.4 points. Julius Randle is out with a shoulder injury, but for the season, he is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds.

When it comes to defense, the Knicks are one of the best in the league, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 108.1. They have been especially good at home, where they are giving up just 105.1 points per game (3rd).

One area where the Knicks have struggled is on the glass, ranking just 21st in defensive rebounds per game. They are also one of the worst shot-blocking teams in the league at 4.1 blocks per game (29th).

When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Knicks have been solid, ranking 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.2%). Opponents have also made fewer threes than their season average in 62.2% of games against the Knicks.

Can the 76ers Grab a Win at Home?

This season, the 76ers have a record of 44-41 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today’s line of 201.5 is lower than all of their previous games.

Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 50-34, and they have covered the spread in each of their last five home games. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +4.8 points per game.

The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a 104-101 loss to the Knicks. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 7th place with a record of 47-35.

In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the 76ers are 31-21 compared to 16-14 against the West. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.

Philadelphia has been favored in 52 of their 82 games this season and have a record of 39-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 34-18 against the spread and have covered the spread in 10 straight games.

Philadelphia comes into the game as the NBA’s 16th-ranked scoring offense, at 114.6 points per game. Their scoring average at home is a little better, at 115.2 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the 76ers are 19th in the league, averaging 97.3 possessions per game.

Tyrese Maxey has been playing well of late for the 76ers, averaging 28.2 points per game in his last five games. This has come while hitting 50.5% of his shots from the field. Joel Embiid is averaging 29.5 points per game in his last four games but has shot just 39.6% from the field in that stretch. For the season, Embiid is averaging 34.7 points per game.

When it comes to defense, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA this season. They are currently 9th in the league in points allowed per game (111.4) and have been even better over their last five games, ranking 4th in the NBA during that stretch.

One area where Philadelphia has been particularly strong is in steals. They are currently 2nd in the league in that category at 8.5 per game. They also rank 5th in blocked shots per game (6).

Overall, opponents have shot just 46.7% from the field against the 76ers this season, which is 10th in the NBA. They have also been solid at defending the three-point line, ranking 6th in three-point percentage allowed (35.4%).