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The 6-seed Philadelphia 76ers and 3-seed New York Knicks meet Monday in Game 2 of a 1st-round best-of-7 Eastern Conference series. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series record: Knicks lead 1-0
The Sixers fell 111-104 in NYC Saturday as 4.5-point dogs. They led 34-25 after the 1st period, but a 12-point 2nd quarter seemed to seal their fate. C Joel Embiid had 29 points, 8 boards and 6 assists, and he was constantly haggled in the paint. He also left after tweaking his surgically repaired left knee. He returned to the game, but that will be something to watch. G Tyrese Maxey had 33 points and hit 3 triples.
G Jalen Brunson had 22 points, but F Josh Hart opened eyes with 22 points, 13 boards and 4 triples. The Knicks also received 21 points and 5 treys from G Miles McBride off the bench. The Knicks reeled in 23 offensive rebounds to Philly’s 9. The Knicks did most of their damage when Embiid was off of the court and McBride was on.
76ers at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:53 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Knicks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +5.5 (-105) | Knicks -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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76ers at Knicks key injuries
76ers
- F Robert Covington (knee) out
- C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
- G Tyrese Maxey (illness) questionable
- G De’Anthony Melton (back) out
Knicks
- F Julius Randle (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 113, 76ers 109
Moneyline
Because of the uncertainty about Embiid’s knee, and now Maxey was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, I’m siding with the Knicks. I think they’re far too expensive, though.
Instead, I’m going with MITCHELL ROBINSON OVER 7.5 REBOUNDS. He had 8 points and 12 boards in 30 minutes in Game 1, and his size is hindering Embiid’s ability to get to the basket on a balky knee.
Against the spread
The Sixers are catching too many points here. They beat the Knicks at MSG without Maxey or Embiid March 10. They’re also 8-2 ATS over the last 10 games.
Take the 76ERS +5.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Sixers are 7-3 O/U in their last 10, and the Knicks are 9-1. These teams cashed an Over 208.5 in Game 1, and they should smash an OVER 205.5 (-105) that the market has overcorrected itself on.
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