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The Philadelphia 76ers (35-28) and New York Knicks (37-26) meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Knicks lead 2-0
The 76ers dropped their 3rd game in a row on Friday night, losing 103-95 to the New Orleans Pelicans. They pushed on the 8-point spread and the Under (221) cashed. PF Tobias Harris had his 6th double-double (21 points and 10 rebounds) while SG Kelly Oubre Jr. had his 4th straight game in March with 20+ points. Philadelphia begins a 3-game road trip in the Big Apple Sunday.
New York is in the midst of a 4-game homestand which continues Sunday with the 1st of back-to-back games against the 76ers in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 98-74 on Friday night, covering the 3-point spread and going Under the 207 total. PG Jalen Brunson had a game high 26-points while PF Precious Achiuwa notched his 8th double-double (15 points and 14 rebounds). New York is 21-12 at home.
The Knicks have won both meetings with the 76ers this season. The most recent was Feb. 22 in Philadelphia with New York winning 110-96 as a 1.5-point underdog while the Under (228) cashedg.
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 11:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Knicks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +6.5 (-105) | Knicks -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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76ers at Knicks key injuries
76ers
- PG Tyrese Maxey (concussion) out
- SG Nicolas Batum (foot) probable
Knicks
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 108, 76ers 98
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks (-300) will win this game but I’m not betting 3 units to win 1 back, the juice just ain’t worth the squeeze. I’ll save my bet for the spread in this game.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -6.5 (-105).
The 76ers are 5-9 since C Joel Embiid went down with injury on Feb. 5. Now, you are compounding that with losing Maxey for this game with a concussion. It’s going to be an uphill climb for Philadelphia in New York on Sunday.
Philadelphia has covered just 1 game in its last 7 while the Knicks have covered in both games against the 76ers this season and 2 of their last 3. New York is 9 games above .500 at home.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 211.5 (-110).
You have to ride the trends in this one. The Knicks have been Under in 8 of their last 10 while the 76ers have been Under in 7 of 10. In their last 6 meetings, the Under has cashed 4 times.
It has been 12 games since New York has gotten to 115 points. They are the 2nd best defensive team in the NBA allowing just 109.3 points per game. It will be a tough slog for Philadelphia to get anything going offensively.
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