The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) visit the New York Knicks (4-14) Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. We analyze 76ers-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
C Joel Embiid rebounded from the worst game of his career with a 33-point, 16-rebound performance in a 97-91 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings Wednesday. Two nights earlier, he went scoreless in 32 minutes of a loss at the Toronto Raptors.
The Knicks not only lost their fourth in a row Wednesday, they had their biggest loss of the season, suffering a 28-point defeat at Toronto (126-98).
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76ers at Knicks: Key injuries
76ers: C Al Horford (rest) and C Kyle O’Quinn (calf) are out. SG Josh Richardson (hamstring) is doubtful and SG Shake Milton (upper-respiratory illness) is questionable.
Knicks: SG Reggie Bullock (back) and PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) are out.
76ers at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 5:10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
76ers 111, Knicks 103
Moneyline (ML)
There’s no doubt in my mind Philadelphia (-286) will win, but I can’t justify or take credit in advising someone to lay that kind of wood for a favorite. Every $2.86 wagered will profit only $1 if the 76ers win. Philly has won the last nine head-to-head meetings dating back to Dec. 2017. Keep in mind the Sixers are only 4-6 straight up (SU) away from home and own a 4-5-1 ATS road record. The Knicks (+230) are 3-6 SU at home and 4-5 ATS.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The 76ers -7.5 (+100) is worth a small wager. Small, only because you’d like to think New York will show some heart after Wednesday’s blowout loss. The overall fact is this Knicks team is a mess.
New to sports betting? Bet $10 to profit $10 if the 76ers win by eight or more points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 204.5 (-129) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Every $1.29 wagered profits $1 if the teams combine for 205 or more points. Philly has played to four Unders in a row, while New York ranks last in the league by scoring 101.8 points per game. The Knicks have allowed 114.4 PPG over their last five outings. I expect the same to happen Friday night as the teams return from their short Thanksgiving breaks.
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