76ers vs. Knicks prediction, spread and over/under for Friday game
The New York Knicks (30-26, 4th in Atlantic) face the Philadelphia 76ers (34-19, 2nd in Atlantic) for the fourth and final time this season Friday night at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center.
These two played last Sunday when the Knicks rallied from a 21-point first quarter deficit for a 108-97 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Can the Knicks win three out of four against their Atlantic Division rivals, or will the Sixers even the season series? Here are my picks and predictions for this matchup with odds powered by Tipico Sportsbook.
Spread: Knicks +5.5 (-110)
New York not only covered the +4.5 spread but won as +145 underdogs (Bet $100 to win 145) at MSG five days ago. The Knicks have covered the spread in 28 of their previous 38 road games and are 8-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 11 games on the road versus an opponent with a winning record at home.
On the other hand, the 76ers are 17-6 ATS in their prior 23 games at home.
Take the points with the Knicks here as 5.5 is too many against a Philadelphia team that has lost two straight and three of its past five overall.
Over/Under: Over 222.5 points (-112)
One of the best outcomes in this matchup has been the total going under the projected line. The under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and in 18 of the past 25 matchups in Philadelphia.
Despite being one of the lowest totals on the board Friday night, I'd bet the over here. The Knicks will have R.J. Barrett back in the starting lineup after missing last Sunday's game and could have trade deadline acquisition Josh Hart coming off the bench in this one.
It might seem risky between the trends and recent history but I'm wagering we see at least 223 points scored in this one.
Moneyline: Knicks (+180)
The 76ers have proven they cannot close out games recently as they've lost multiple matchups when ahead by 20 or more points in the last two weeks.
I'm betting on New York to win outright again as an underdog for the third time this season against Philadelphia.
My Best Bets
Place a wager on the Knicks as an underdog on the moneyline (+180), to cover the +5.5 spread (-110) and the over 222.5 total points scored at -112 on Tipico Sportsbook.
