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2024 NBA Handicapping Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
(48-35) Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks (50-32)
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Moneyline NBA Odds: 76ers +140 | Knicks -143 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Knicks -3.0
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 209.0
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Saturday marks the start of the first-round series between the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers and second-seeded New York Knicks.
Philly won the play-in match versus the Heat to secure their spot while the Knicks gunned for their berth, unlike the Cavs who obviously lost to move down and match up versus Orlando while the Bucks chocked in their closing game.
This isn’t a typical two-seven matchup as the Sixers only dropped down the rankings due to Joel Embiid’s injury and should provide the most competitive Eastern series of the first round.
Season Series
New York took the season series winning three of the four meetings while the clubs split their four regular season matches last season. Philly holds the all-time edge of 264 victories of 472 contests versus the Knicks.
This is the ninth time in history that the clubs are meeting in the playoffs with the Sixers winning six of those series.
Philadelphia 76ers
When Joel Embiid initially returned he looked sharp but in the play-in game it was clear his mobility was hampered and his conditioning wasn’t close to 100 percent.
Still, having the big man at 70 percent is better than 99 percent of the league’s players and his presence will provide a great opportunity for the Sixers to reach the Conference Finals.
76ers Stats
The key stat categories for the 76ers fluctuated throughout the season considerably dipping without Embiid.
They rank tied for 13th offensively (116.2) and 11th defensively (113.0), and possess a net differential of plus +3.1 which ranks tied for eighth overall. Before his injury, Philly ranked in the top seven in all three areas.
The Sixers were one of the better bets against the spread this season with a 48-34-1 record through 83 contests.
76ers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- De’Anthony Melton, SG (OUT Saturday— back)
- Joel Embiid, C (probable — knee)
- Robert Covington, SF (OUT indefinitely — knee)
New York Knicks
Although Julius Randle remains out, the Knicks behind a career-setting year by Jalen Brunson have continued to win and were the hungriest Eastern team to finish the season climbing up to the second seed.
Defensive specialist OG Anunoby is back healthy and the Knicks are 20-3 with him in the lineup making him arguably even more important than Randle being available.
Knicks Stats
New York ranks tied for seventh offensively (117.3) and ninth defensively (112.4) while their net differential is plus +4.9 which ranks fifth overall.
With the injuries to the core, the Knicks performance against the spread dipped but they remained above .500 with a 44-37-1 record through 82 contests.
Knicks Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Julius Randle, PF (OUT for season— shoulder)
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76ers vs. Knicks NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games.
- Also, Philly is 9-0 SU in their last 9 games.
- By comparison, the Knicks are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games.
- Additionally, New York is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Free Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks NBA Prediction:
This series has the potential to be fire especially if Embiid can play even close to his potential.
Helping his cause is the Knicks play with the slowest pace which means he won’t be pressed to run and gun. That said, with Mitchell Robinson back expect Thibs to match him and Isaiah Hartenstein on Embiid and play him physically to wear him out as the series progresses.
Tyrese Maxey will need to be more effective than he was in the play-in game because it’s unlikely Nick Nurse will be able to rely on Nic Batum to replicate the performance he delivered against the Heat.
Four Villanova alum will be on the court with Brunson playing the starring role while Kyle Lowry, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo could be x-factors.
The Mecca will be amped recognizing the opportunity for a deep run and while I expect this series to go six or seven games I’ll tap the Knicks to take the opening game.
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
Mitchell Robinson trainer Marcell Scott on IG: “Extra prep for playoffs!!! Let’s go Knicks 💪🏾“ pic.twitter.com/CzOHRSBB7w
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 19, 2024
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