The New York Knicks (24-44) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 9-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217 points and it will air on MSG Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Knicks fell to the Dallas Mavericks, 110-97, while the 76ers lost a close one to the Indiana Pacers, 101-98.
Philadelphia held Indiana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.530) while New York had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.528). New York was led by Michael Beasley, who put up 21 points. Joel Embiid had a good game for Philadelphia, putting up 29 points and 12 rebounds.
The inefficient offense of New York will battle against the top-notch defense of Philadelphia. The Knicks currently rank 25th in offensive efficiency, while the 76ers are fifth in defensive efficiency. The 76ers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Of the 76ers’ 66 games, 34 have finished under the projected point total. Philadelphia heads into the game with records of 36-30 straight up (SU) and 37-29 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Philadelphia, Knicks games have finished over the total 51.5 percent of the time. Moreover, New York is 24-44 SU and 30-38 ATS.
In their two contests this year, the 76ers have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 200 points, which was under the projected point total of 210. Philadelphia won 108-92, covering as a 12-point favorite. Philadelphia launched 19 three pointers, making 10 of them (52.6 percent). New York was, on the other hand, 6-24 (25.0 percent). In the loss, Enes Kanter had a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks rank 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7) while the 76ers rank 29th (19.5).
- Philadelphia ranks ninth in steals per game (8.1) while New York ranks 29th (6.8).
- The 76ers rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while the Knicks rank 29th (22.4).
- Philadelphia averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. New York ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8).
- Philadelphia ranks 19th in fast break points per game (10.3) while New York ranks 29th (8.0).
- The Knicks rank sixth in blocks per game (5.3) while the 76ers rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (46.6) while the Knicks rank 13th (43.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while New York ranks sixth (42.7).
- Philadelphia averages 25.9 assists per game, which ranks third in the league. New York ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (23.8).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, New York is 11-3 and Philadelphia is 16-0.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Knicks are 23-23 and the 76ers are 33-18.
- New York is 16-16 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 17-19 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 16 of the Knicks’ 32 home games, while 19 of the 76ers’ 36 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Philadelphia and New York have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The 76ers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-4.
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 100.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.0 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
- The Knicks rank 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7) while the 76ers rank 29th (19.5).
- Philadelphia ranks ninth in steals per game (8.1) while New York ranks 29th (6.8).
- The 76ers rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while the Knicks rank 29th (22.4).
- Philadelphia averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. New York ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8).
- Philadelphia ranks 19th in fast break points per game (10.3) while New York ranks 29th (8.0).
- The Knicks rank sixth in blocks per game (5.3) while the 76ers rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (46.6) while the Knicks rank 13th (43.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while New York ranks sixth (42.7).
- Philadelphia averages 25.9 assists per game, which ranks third in the league. New York ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (23.8).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, New York is 11-3 and Philadelphia is 16-0.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Knicks are 23-23 and the 76ers are 33-18.
- New York is 16-16 ATS at home, while Philadelphia is 17-19 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 16 of the Knicks’ 32 home games, while 19 of the 76ers’ 36 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Philadelphia and New York have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The 76ers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-4.
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 100.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.0 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
