The New York Knicks (17-41) and Philadelphia 76ers (36-23) will square off on Thursday in the second night of a back-to-back for each team. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center is set for 7 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Knicks-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Knicks at 76ers: Key injuries
Knicks
- PG Frank Ntilikina (groin) questionable
76ers
- PG Ben Simmons (back) out
- PF Joel Embiid (shoulder) doubtful
Knicks at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 108, Knicks 104
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ers come into this one banged up with Ben Simmons (back) and Joel Embiid (shoulder) both likely sidelined. They’re coming off a bad loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night and will close out this road back-to-back against the Knicks, who have lost five in a row. Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) returned from an ankle injury Wednesday, and he might be a rest candidate on this end of the back-to-back.
Even without Simmons and Embiid, the 76ers have the talent to knock off the Knicks at home. Forward Tobias Harris will pick up the slack, but this will be a close game. Still, take the 76ERS (-250) to win outright for the 11th straight time against the Knicks.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The 76ers are favored by 5.5 in this one after the line initially opened above eight points before Embiid’s injury. Neither team has been particularly good against the spread lately, with New York going 5-4-1 and the 76ers 4-6 in their last 10.
The Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against the 76ers and should be able to keep this one tight down the stretch with Philadelphia missing its two best players. Take the KNICKS +5.5 (-106).
Over/Under (O/U)
The over/under is only 210.5 points tonight, which is by far the lowest of the NBA slate Thursday. The total has gone Over in four of the Knicks’ last five games but Under in 10 of the last 15 games between New York and Philly.
At home, the Over is 4-1 in the Sixers’ last five games. The 76ers will take advantage of the Knicks’ weak defense and score enough to help put the total over that mark. Take the OVER (-121).
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