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The Knicks and 76ers will square off in game six of this first-round series with the Knicks leading the series 3-2. If the Knicks win, they take the series. Tip-off is at 9:00 PM ET from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. TNT is carrying the game on TV. The 76ers are favored by 3.5 points and are -157 on the money line. The Knicks are +131, and the over/under line is 198.5 points.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +3.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, May 2nd.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-106 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 47.3% and knocking down 14 threes.

Thanks to a strong 2nd quarter, the Knicks held a 70-69 lead heading into the 4th quarter of this game. However, the 76ers outscored the Knicks by a 28-27 margin in the 4th to pull out a 112-106 win. Philadelphia was a 6-point underdog heading into the game, and their win gave them the cover. The 76ers also helped the over bettors, as the game surpassed the over/under line of 203.5 points by 14.5 points.

The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc in this game, making just 10 threes on 27.8% shooting. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 40 points and also had six assists. On the other side, Tyrese Maxey went off for 46 points and hit seven threes for the 76ers.

Will the New York Defense Show Up on the Road?

In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Knicks have gone 35-17 compared to 15-15 against the West. In the East, they are in 2nd place and have a 50-32 overall record.

On the road, the Knicks are 24-19 this season and have an average scoring differential of +3.0 points per game. Against the spread, they are 24-18 on the road.

As the underdog, the Knicks are 15-22 this season and have an average scoring differential of -2.5 points per game. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs.

New York's O/U record for the season is 39-47-1. Today's line of 198.5 is lower than all of their previous games, which have averaged 220.6 points.

The Knicks lost their last game to the 76ers by a score of 112-106. The O/U line for that game was 203.5, and the Knicks were favored by 4 points going into the game.

In their most recent game, the Knicks did not cover the spread, and they are 23-21 ATS at home and 24-18 ATS on the road. Currently, their ATS losing streak on the road is at 2 games.

Jalen Brunson has been carrying the Knicks offense of late, averaging 34.4 points per game in his last five games. Over this stretch, he hit 41.9% of his shots from the field. In addition to his scoring, he has also averaged 8.4 assists in his last five games. For the season, Brunson is averaging 2.7 made threes per game, as he hit 40.1% of his looks from downtown.

Josh Hart has averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds in his last five games. Over his last five games, OG Anunoby has averaged 14.2 points while shooting 52.5% from the field. The Knicks are 19th in the league in scoring this season, at 112.8 points per game.

On the season, the Knicks are 4th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 108.1. In their last five games, they have given up 106.8 points per contest (12th). In terms of shooting percentage allowed, New York is 13th at 47.0%.

One area where the Knicks have been strong defensively is at the free-throw line. They are 5th in the league in made free-throws allowed per game at 20.1. However, in their last five games, they have given up 20.4 made free-throws per contest (27th).

For the season, opposing teams are making 36.2% of their three-point attempts vs. the Knicks, which is 11th in the NBA. In terms of blocked shots, New York is 28th in the league at 4.1 per game.

Is a Home Win Possible for Philadelphia?

In their games this season, the 76ers have averaged a combined scoring total of 225.2 points per game, which is significantly higher than today's O/U line of 198.5. This year, 88 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 198.5.

Philadelphia's O/U record for the season is 46-42, and they have gone over the O/U line in their last game against the Knicks. The teams combined for 218 points, and the O/U line was 203.5.

Against the spread, the 76ers have a record of 52-35 for the season, and they have covered the spread in two straight road games. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points and have a home ATS record of 25-18.

The 76ers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. In their last game against the Knicks, they won by a score of 112-106. In the Eastern Conference, they are 31-21 and 8-8 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.

Philadelphia has been favored in 54 of their 82 games this season and has a record of 40-14 in those games. As the favorite, they have outscored opponents by an average of 8 points per game.

Joel Embiid is the NBA's leading scorer this season, averaging 34.7 points per game. Over his last five games, he has put up 31.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points per game and 32.4 points in his last five games. In these games, he hit 42.9% of his threes and averaged 4.2 made threes per game.

Philadelphia is 15th in the NBA this season, averaging 114.6 points per game. Their average of 114.9 points per game at home is 14th in the league. The team's field goal percentage of 46% is 23rd in the league, and they are 19th in three-point shooting at 36%.

When looking at the season-long numbers for the Philadelphia 76ers, it is clear that they have been one of the better defensive teams in the NBA. They are currently 9th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.2. In terms of three-point defense, they have been even better, ranking 6th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%.

Over their last five games, the 76ers have been even better on the defensive end. During that stretch, they are giving up just 106.4 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 5th over that span at 43.7%.

One area where the 76ers have struggled this season is at the free-throw line. They are 25th in the league in free throws made per game allowed at 23.5.