The New York Knicks hit the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening. The Knicks are 30-26 overall and 16-11 on the road this season, including a 2-1 mark against Philadelphia. The 76ers are 34-19 overall and 20-8 at home, with Philadelphia looking to avoid a three-game losing streak. Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable for Philadelphia, while Mitchell Robinson (thumb) is out for New York. New acquisitions from trades -- Josh Hart (Knicks) and Jalen McDaniels (76ers) -- have yet to be cleared and are out.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Philadelphia as a 6.5-point favorite at home, and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 222 in the latest Knicks vs. 76ers odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the 76ers vs. Knicks match-up, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Sixers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines and trends for Sixers vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. 76ers spread: 76ers -6.5
- Knicks vs. 76ers over/under: 222 points
- Knicks vs. 76ers money line: 76ers -260, Knicks +210
- NYK: The Knicks are 18-9 against the spread in road games
- PHI: The 76ers are 17-10-1 against the spread in home games
- Knicks vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
New York has the NBA's best against-the-spread record (18-9) on the road this season, and the Knicks are led by a pair of highly prolific offensive players. Julius Randle is on an extended hot streak, averaging 27.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game over his last 25 appearances, and he is averaging a double-double with 24.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game for the full season.
Jalen Brunson adds 23.2 points and 6.2 assists per game, and the duo keys New York to a top-10 offense in the NBA on a per-possession basis. The Knicks lead the league with 17.3 second-chance points per game, and New York secures 32.4% of missed shots on the offensive glass. With New York also ranking in the top five of the NBA in turnover rate (13.1%) and free throw creation (25.7 attempts per game), the Knicks are very difficult to stop.
Why the 76ers can cover
Philadelphia is very strong on both sides of the floor, ranking in the top eight of the NBA in offensive and defensive efficiency. The 76ers also take full advantage of the 3-point arc, converting 38.4% of attempts and holding opponents to just 34.6% 3-point shooting. Philadelphia is shooting 48.1% from the field, a top-10 figure, and the 76ers are in the top three with 20.3 free throws made per game and an 82.4% accuracy mark at the charity stripe.
The 76ers project to be strong in ball security with fewer than 14 turnovers per game, and Philadelphia is stingy against opponents with an active defense. The 76ers are in the top 10 of the league in second-chance points allowed, points allowed in the paint, and assists allowed, with New York ranking in the bottom 10 of the NBA in shooting efficiency this season.
How to make 76ers vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 230 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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