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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Lines & Free Pick

NBA Handicapping Predictions – Knicks vs 76er

After suffering a long losing streak the Knicks are back on track and they have won 4 straight. However, they only have a 1/2 game lead over the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks for the 8th and last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Venue/ Stadium: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Time/Date: 7 PM EST Wednesday, March 21, 2012
NCAA Odds From: Bovada
Moneyline: OFF
Spread (ATS): 76ers -4.5
Over/Under: 192

Matchup | Preview

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview

The 76ers are in the 4th spot in the East, are coming off a win, and are 5-5 in their last 10 games. NBA lines have the 76ers as 4.5-point favorites in this game with a total of 192.

In their last games the Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 106-87 and the 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 105-80.

This season the Knicks are 22-24 ATS with an O/U record of 18-28 and the 76ers are 24-21 ATS with an O/U record of 18-28.

These 2 teams have met twice in New York splitting the games with the 76ers winning in the Big Apple on March 11th.

Carmelo Anthony has played well against the 76ers averaging 26.7 ppg and 9.7 rpg in his last 3 games against them, but in the New York winning streak he is only averaging 15.3 ppg and 5.3 rpg. This shows that the Knicks are a better team when they use good ball movement and get many people involved in the offense. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Jeremy Lin has been playing well after a rocky patch, but he really struggled against the 76ers a few weeks back. It is key that he not only score, but also dish out the rock and not turn the ball over. Lin may have to shoulder more of the load in this game, as backup PG Baron Davis is questionable for tonight’s game with a hamstring injury.

The 76ers have the league’s best defense and they need to win with their D since they only rank 21st in the league in scoring. Still, Jrue Holiday has scored 50 points combined in his last 2 games and leading scorer Lou Williams scored 19 points in the win over Charlotte.

The 76ers’ defense has their work cut out for them in this game, as in the Knicks last 5 games their offense has been clicking averaging 108.6 ppg.

In some betting trends for this Atlantic Division match up the Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall, and they have an Over record of 6-2 in their last 8 games.

The 76ers are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games as a home favorite, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and they have an Under record of 11-5 in their last 16 games.

Jason’s Pick: The Knicks are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 games in Philadelphia and I think that streak will continue. They are hot while the 76ers recently snapped their 3-game skid against the weak Bobcats. The Knicks will, at least, cover the spread in this game.

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