Division rivals will do battle for the fourth time this season when the New York Knicks (34-19) roll into the Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (30-23). The 76ers hold a 2-1 season series advantage, which the Knicks will look to even up, despite being on the tail end of a back-to-back.
Knicks vs. 76ers tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday from Philadelphia., live on ESPN.
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Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction, Spread
Despite last night’s overtime loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks have been rolling. They are 8-2 over their last 10 games and have the NBA’'s fourth-best net rating over that same timespan (+10.8).
They currently sit third in the Eastern Conference, but the gap between second and sixth is just four games, so every game they play from here on out will have serious playoff implications.
It’s difficult to find a stat this season where the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t in the middle of the pack. They have the 13th-best record in the league while ranking 12th in offensive rating (115.4) and 15th in defensive rating (114.2).
The story of their season has been the re-emergence of C Joel Embiid. Embiid has completely turned back the clock, and instead of fading as the season progresses, he is only improving. He has increased his scoring average every month this season, from 17.3 points per game (PPG) in October to 30.7 PPG so far in February. His continued good health will be paramount if the 76ers are to make a run this postseason.
“Yes” for the Philadelphia 76ers to hoist this year’s Larry O’Brien trophy is currently returning a 22.22x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Knicks vs. 76ers Over/Under, Spread
The Knicks enter Wednesday’s game as 1.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.81x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The 76ers are short home underdogs with a 1.88x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: New York Knicks -1.5 (1.69x payout)
- Over/Under: 223.5 (1.69x payout on over)
- Game Winner Payout: Knicks 1.81x | 76ers 1.88x
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Knicks vs. 76ers Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Knicks vs. 76ers injury report for Wednesday, via NBA.com.
Knicks Injury Report
- Not available as of publication
76ers Injury Report
- PF Dominick Barlow (Illness): Questionable
- SG Quentin Grimes (Illness): Questionable
- C Joel Embiid (Knee): Questionable
- SF Paul George (Suspension): OUT
Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction on Over/Under
Here are some stats to help you make your Knicks vs. 76ers prediction on the over/under today.
- Both these teams rank in the bottom-ten in pace this season, according to NBA.com. The 76ers rank 20th, while the Knicks rank 23rd.
- The under is 14-11-0 (56%) against the spread in Knicks road games this season.
- Over the last 10 games, the Knicks have the best defensive rating in the NBA (105.8).
- In the three games these teams have played so far this season, the total has gone under 223.5 points in two.
Knicks vs. 76ers NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are two of the top Knicks vs. 76ers picks to consider for PrizePicks today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real-money NBA game.
Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. 76ers Projection: 35.5 Pts+Reb+Asts
- Brunson is averaging 36.8 points, rebounds, and assists (PRA) per game this season.
- JB has had more than this number in all three of his matchups vs. the 76ers this year.
- The 76ers are giving up 27.5 assists per game this season, the sixth-most in the NBA.
- Jalen Brunson will primarily be guarded by SG VJ Edgecome and PG Tyrese Maxey; those two players have defensive ratings of 113.5 and 113.3, respectively. Those are the fourth- and fifth-worst defensive ratings among eligible 76ers.
76ers PG Tyrese Maxey vs. Knicks Projection: 36.5 Pts+Reb+Asts
- The Kentucky product is averaging 39.8 PRA this season, well above the projected number of 36.5.
- The Knicks' defense is allowing 38.8 3-point attempts this season, tied for fifth-most in the league. The 76ers star PG is shooting 8.8 3-point attempts per game.
- Maxey will be guarded primarily by PG Jalen Brunson, who has the worst defensive rating on the Knicks at 115.3.
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