Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (27-16) visit the New York Knicks (11-31) Saturday at Madison Square Garden for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the 76ers-Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.


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76ers at Knicks: Key Injuries

76ers

  • Joel Embiid (hand) out

Knicks

  • SG RJ Barrett (ankle) out
  • SG Reggie Bullock (neck) probable
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) 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 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

76ers 116, Knicks 108

Moneyline (ML)

The 76ERS (-167) can be played at a number that’s higher than it should be in a lopsided matchup. The Sixers topped the Chicago Bulls 100-89 at home Friday for a second straight win. The Knicks (+140) had Friday off and will be hosting a Sixers team with a poor 7-14 road record, but New York is just 6-14 at home and coming off back-to-back losses to the Milwaukee Bucks (128-102) and Phoenix Suns (121-98). The Knicks last played Thursday.

Philadelphia won the season’s first two head-to-head meetings by scores of 109-104 and 101-95. The Sixers are 4-2 over their last six games after they snapped a four-game losing skid, and they seem to have adapted to life without Embiid.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The SIXERS (-3.5, -115) are laying just a couple of buckets and will need to win by 4 points to cash against the spread. It’s a better value play than the outright win on the moneyline.

The Sixers are 18-21-4 against the spread overall and 6-13-2 on the road, while the Knicks are 20-22 ATS overall and 9-11 at home. Saturday’s small spread negates Philly’s poor ATS record, as they have to do little more than win outright. The Sixers are 3-2-2 ATS on the second half of a back-to-back this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 215.5 (-128). The Sixers are 5-1-1 against the Over/Under on the second half of back-to-backs and top the projected totals by an average of 6.6 points per game in those situations. New York is 7-5-0 against the O/U when it has the rest advantage.

Esten’s NBA betting record: 147-116

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Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

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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Johnny’s November plays: 11-8-1. Strongest plays: 6-3.

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