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NBA Betting Preview: Sixers vs Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers tip off against the New York Knicks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks to Overpower Sixers

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Knicks at -5.5. We can get odds of -114 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Sixers.

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8 Triumphs for Knicks in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Philadelphia 76ers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 120-117 reverse against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Paul George led the way with 35 points, while Valdez Edgecombe added 26 and Joel Embiid chipped in 22.

New York Knicks won last time out by a 114-113 scoreline. On the road against Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, they made it seven wins on the spin. Offensively, Jalen Brunson led the charge with 25, while Mikal Bridges contributed 22 and Jordan Clarkson 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Knicks and the Sixers saw the former win. It was a 105-91 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Sixers. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
76ers logo 76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Sixers are averaging 114.5 points, 47.0 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 43.4% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.4 points and 49.2 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 22.3 points, 4.7 assists and 2.3 (32.9%) 3-pointers made, while Andre Drummond averages 9.0 rebounds.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.9 points, 47.4 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.9 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.4 points, 6.8 assists and 2.6 (38.2%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 8.7 rebounds.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Knicks to cover the attractive -5.5 line in this NBA matchup. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -114 is available.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key 76ers vs Knicks stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 7 consecutive games at home.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 17 of their last 20 games at home.

Knicks -5.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 5.5 Rebounds -135 BetMGM logo

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has recorded Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -135 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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OG Anunoby (Knicks) has recorded an average of 20.4 points in the past 5 games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -122.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -5.5
Totals Under 229.5
Player Rebounds OG Anunoby Over 5.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Knicks to cover the -5.5 spread, Under 229.5 on the total and OG Anunoby (Knicks) to record Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 108 - 117 Knicks logo Knicks

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Knicks to enjoy a 117-108 victory could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Knicks Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Knicks as -196 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 66% likely to win. Philadelphia 76ers are the underdogs at +164 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 229.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 229.5, then the odds are -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get +106 that he scores Over 29.5 points or -137 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 29.5
+106
Under 29.5
-137
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-120
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-114
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Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Paul George (76ers)
Over 4.5
+155
Under 4.5
-204
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Quentin Grimes (76ers)
Over 4.5
+113
Under 4.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 10.5
-127
Under 10.5
-102
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-116
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Knicks Building a Fortress at Home

The Knicks have secured six straight wins at Madison Square Garden. They have gone 9-1 across their last 10 home games, averaging 125.60 points scored and 110.70 points allowed.

The Sixers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 119.30 points per contest and giving up 115.20.

The last time the teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks defeated the Sixers 99-84. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have secured six victories, as the Sixers have picked up four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 9-1 236.30 125.60 110.70 6 4
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 6-4 234.50 119.30 115.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 23 39.86 724 165 31.5 7.2 3.7 4.7 0.9 1.7
Valdez Edgecombe 22 34.99 335 87 15.2 4.0 2.0 5.6 0.5 1.3
Kelly Oubre Jr. 12 34.83 201 16 16.8 1.3 1.9 5.1 0.8 1.1

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 24 35.05 688 154 28.7 6.4 2.8 3.3 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 26 34.86 432 110 16.6 4.2 2.3 4.7 1.1 1.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 24 33.2 537 77 22.4 3.2 1.9 11.9 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

14 Dec NBA
76ers 117-120 Hawks
12 Dec NBA
Pacers 105-115 76ers
07 Dec NBA
Lakers 112-108 76ers
05 Dec NBA
76ers 116-101 Bucks
04 Dec NBA
Warriors 98-99 76ers
02 Dec NBA
Wizards 102-121 76ers
30 Nov NBA
Hawks 142-134 76ers
28 Nov NBA
76ers 115-103 Nets
25 Nov NBA
Magic 144-103 76ers
23 Nov NBA
Heat 127-117 76ers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage
Spurs 113-124 Knicks
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 7 0.731 120.7 112.3 8.4 13-1 6-6 5-1 15-7 9-1 6W
Spurs 19 7 0.731 119.7 114.3 5.4 10-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 4W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 15 11 0.577 116.2 110.8 5.4 8-5 7-6 4-4 11-8 7-3 2L
76ers 14 11 0.56 116.8 115.8 1 8-7 6-4 5-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Heat 15 12 0.556 120.2 116.9 3.3 10-4 5-8 2-3 9-7 4-6 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Hawks 15 13 0.536 118.3 118 0.3 5-6 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 13 0.536 118.4 116.3 2.1 9-7 6-6 6-1 12-10 3-7 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 11 15 0.423 117.6 121.9 -4.3 7-6 4-9 2-5 8-10 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak