The New York Knicks (6-4) travel to Wells Fargo Center Monday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (8-2). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
This will be the Knicks’ third game in four days. New York had a letdown game against a competitive and feisty Cleveland Cavaliers team Sunday after a 19-point comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday.
Led by former MVP Derrick Rose and All-Star PF Julius Randle, the Knicks will head to Philly as underdogs.
The Sixers are led by MVP candidate C Joel Embiid. Embiid is one of the best centers in the NBA and sealed a road victory with a stepback three against the Chicago Bulls Saturday.
Despite being back home Philadelphia will remain shorthanded with F Tobias Harris and three-time All-Star G Ben Simmons sidelined.
Knicks at 76ers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Knicks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Sixers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-107) | Sixers -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Knicks at 76ers key injuries
Knicks
- Not yet submitted — none expected that will affect gambling odds.
76ers
- PG Ben Simmons (personal) out
- SF Tobias Harris (health and safety protocols) out
- SF Matisse Thybulle (health and safety protocols) out
- SG Danny Green (hamstring) questionable
Knicks at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 109, Knicks 103
Money line
PASS on the money line.
The -170 price tag on Philadelphia just isn’t attractive enough. The odds may improve to around the -160 range if Green is ruled out and that’s a sweet spot where I may consider juicing up a parlay with it.
Nonetheless, I’d stay against Philly’s money line here for the time being. The Sixers should win at home, a place where they had just seven losses last season. The loss of Simmons hasn’t impacted them too much.
Against the spread
“LEAN” to the SIXERS -3.5 (-115) as the better side of the spread. Basketball is far different than a sport like football with fouling extending games.
The Sixers last game against Chicago felt far closer than nine points. The Knicks have lost four games, all of which were by more than four points.
Close finishes aren’t common in the NBA, and I’d go with the team with the MVP candidate and the league’s most efficient offense. The Sixers are 4-1 on their home court to start the season.
Ranking 27th in defensive rating, the Knicks have disappointed on that end of the court despite returning C Mitchell Robinson on a consistent basis. Expect them to struggle against an elite shooting Sixers team.
Over/Under
BET the OVER 211.5 (-112) as the best value in this match. While betting Overs hasn’t been very profitable so far this season, the Sixers enter with a league-best offensive rating.
While they do slow the game up and toss the ball to Embiid in the paint often, the Sixers have the best field goal percentage in the NBA. They may not push the pace, but they are snipers.
Philadelphia may struggle to tame a solid Knicks backcourt with arguably its two best defenders sidelined. SG Evan Fournier is knocking down over 38 percent of his threes, while Rose and second-year guard Immanuel Quickley have also impressed.
The Knicks are also a slow team but rank in the top five in offensive rating. A slow, efficient game is in store, one that should push over 211 points.
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