Game two of this first-round series between the Knicks and 76ers is set for 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are up 1-0 in the series and are favored by five points at home. The over/under line is 207.5, and the money line odds are -199 for the Knicks and +164 for the 76ers. TNT is the TV network carrying the game.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, April 22nd.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-107 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 111-104 win over the 76ers in the most recent game of this series. New York was favored by 4.5 points heading into the game, and they covered the spread with their 7-point win. The over/under line for the game was 208 points, and the teams combined to score 215 points.

The Knicks had a huge 2nd quarter, as they outscored the 76ers 33-12. Philadelphia led by three heading into the 4th quarter. Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 22 points each, and Hart also had 13 rebounds. As a team, the Knicks shot 45.7% from three-point range. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33 points, and the 76ers finished with 12 made threes.

Will the 76ers Win in New York?

In the 76ers’ last game against the Knicks, they lost by a score of 111-104. Philadelphia was a 4.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 208.

As the underdog this season, the 76ers have gone 9-23 straight-up and 15-16 against the spread. Their scoring differential as the underdog is -5.7 points per game.

For the season, the 76ers are 49-34 ATS and have failed to cover in their last two games. On the road, they are 25-17 ATS compared to 24-17 ATS at home.

This season, Philadelphia has an O/U record of 44-40, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 225.8 points, and today’s O/U line is 207.5.

Overall, the 76ers are 47-35 this season, which puts them in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference.

Against other Eastern Conference teams, the 76ers are 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 22-20 compared to 26-16 at home.

Joel Embiid has been carrying the 76ers offense of late, averaging 30.2 points per game in his last four games. Over this stretch, he has pulled down 11.8 rebounds per game. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.5 points per game in his last four games on a field goal percentage of 49.4%. In these games, he hit 3 threes per game.

Philadelphia is averaging 114.6 points per game this season, which is right in the middle of the pack. Their scoring production has been a little higher at home, at 115.2 points per game compared to 113.5 on the road. The 76ers are 23rd in field goal percentage and 19th in three-point shooting percentage.

At present, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 111.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.3 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 6 per game.

Can the Knicks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Today, the Knicks are favored by 5 points at home against the 76ers. This season, the Knicks have been favored in 48 of their 82 games and have gone 37-11 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +9.8 points per game.

In their last game against the 76ers, the Knicks won by a score of 111-104. They were favored by 4.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 208.5. This improved the Knicks’ win streak to six games.

For the season, the Knicks are 50-32, which is the 2nd best record in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 and 12-5 against teams in their division.

On the season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 37-45-1, and the over has hit in six straight games. Today’s O/U line of 207.5 is lower than the Knicks’ season average of 220.9 points per game.

The Knicks have an ATS record of 46-36 for the season, including a record of 23-19 at home and 23-17 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four home games and in their last two games as the favorite.

Looking at Jalen Brunson’s last five games, he is averaging 35.2 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.9%. In these games, he hit 3.6 threes per contest. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. Over his last five games, Josh Hart has averaged 16.6 points and 11.8 rebounds.

Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. They are even worse at home, averaging 111.2 points per contest. Despite being last in pace, the Knicks are 10th in three-point makes, at 13.2 per game, and are 12th in three-point shooting percentage.

This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.2 points per contest. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 39.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 104 points to Philadelphia.