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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Sixers vs Knicks

The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, 22-19 away) face the No. 3 New York Knicks (53-29, 30-10 at home) in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series. The Knicks lead the series 1-0.

Knicks Against The Spread?

The Knicks can cover the -7.5 betting line when they clash with the Sixers. We’re confident of a strong showing and a wager against the spread could be the best play at odds of -105.

Knicks Have Won 8 Out of 10 on the H2H

Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks clashed on Monday night, with the Knicks triumphing 137-98 at Madison Square Garden.

The top Knicks scorer was Jalen Brunson with 35 points, with OG Anunoby registering 18 and Mikal Bridges 17. For the Sixers, Paul George finished with 17, Joel Embiid 14 and Tyrese Maxey 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Sixers. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
76ers logo 76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 105.9 points, 40.1 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.6 points and 45.3 rebounds per contest.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.3 points and 5.5 assists, while Valdez Edgecombe averages 6.7 rebounds and Paul George 2.8 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.4 points, 42.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 101.1 points and 36.9 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.7 points and 5.2 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 9.6 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.2 (52.4%) 3-pointers made.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Step into Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Knicks to cover the -7.5 spread in this NBA matchup. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value pick at -105.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key 76ers vs Knicks stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games against Sixers.

Knicks -7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has scored an average of 32.75 points in the past 4 home games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -118 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Paul George Under 5.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) hasn't covered the 5.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Player Rebounds wager available at -147.

Latest Paul George Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -7.5
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Jalen Brunson Over 26.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Knicks -7.5 on the spread, combined with Over 215.5 and Jalen Brunson (Knicks) to score Over 26.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 105 - 117 Knicks logo Knicks

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Knicks on the correct score lines. For example, a 117-105 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Knicks Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this NBA game, New York Knicks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -294 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Philadelphia 76ers.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 215.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 215.5, then the odds are -110.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 26.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-118
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 18.5
-115
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-154
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Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+102
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-108
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 10.5
-135
Under 10.5
-100
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 8.5
+102
Under 8.5
-137
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-100
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Knicks With Eight Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Knicks have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 120.40 points per contest and conceding 104.00.

The Sixers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 109.30 points per matchup and conceding 112.60.

The last time the Knicks faced the Sixers at Madison Square Garden, they won 137-98. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have come away with six wins, while the Sixers have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O215.5 U215.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 224.40 120.40 104.00 6 4
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 5-5 221.90 109.30 112.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O215.5 = Games Over 215.5 Points
  • U215.5 = Games Under 215.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 9 39.5 232 54 25.8 6.0 2.9 4.3 0.6 0.9
Valdez Edgecombe 9 37.64 137 24 15.2 2.7 2.0 6.7 0.3 1.0
Paul George 9 35.81 155 29 17.2 3.2 3.0 4.0 0.3 1.3

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 7 34.93 147 8 21.0 1.1 2.7 7.9 1.1 1.6
Jalen Brunson 7 34.27 193 40 27.6 5.7 2.4 2.3 - 1.1
Josh Hart 7 32.37 69 32 9.9 4.6 0.9 9.0 0.1 1.6

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

04 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 98-137 Knicks
02 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 109-100 Celtics
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 108-100 76ers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 111-97 Celtics
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Bucks 106-126 76ers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

04 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 98-137 Knicks
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 140-89 Hawks
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 97-126 Knicks
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 114-98 Hawks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-109 Hawks
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 107-106 Knicks
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 102-113 Knicks
12 Apr NBA
Hornets 110-96 Knicks
10 Apr NBA
Raptors 95-112 Knicks
09 Apr NBA
Celtics 106-112 Knicks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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