Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
At 7:30 ET, the 47-27 Knicks will host the 76ers, who are 23-52. New York is currently favored by 14.5 points, and the over/under line is 222.5.
Philadelphia has lost eight straight games and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Knicks have won two straight and are third in the East. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this Atlantic Division matchup at Madison Square Garden.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +14.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 99-87 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Karl-Anthony Towns finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.7% and knocking down 9 threes.
Do the 76ers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
The 76ers dropped to 23-52 on the season after a 127-109 home loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Philadelphia entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 18 points. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.
After a close 1st quarter, the Raptors went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-49 deficit into a 60-59 lead. Philadelphia struggled in the 2nd quarter, being outscored 31-18. They narrowed the gap slightly in the 3rd, but Toronto pulled away again in the 4th, outscoring the 76ers 32-27.
In their 127-109 loss to the Raptors, the 76ers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 47.2% from the field.
Lonnie Walker IV led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, knocking down 3 threes at 42.9%. Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18 points, 8 of which came in the 3rd quarter.
The 76ers struggled defensively against the Raptors, allowing 127 points in their loss on Sunday. Philadelphia gave up 32 points in three separate quarters, including the 1st, 3rd, and 4th, while allowing 31 points in the 2nd.
Toronto shot 47% from the field, including 44% from three-point range, where they made 17 threes. The 76ers sent the Raptors to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 10 blocks.
Can New York Secure a Home Victory?
The Knicks improved to 47-27 on the season with a 110-93 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. New York, playing at home, was favored by 7 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 203, falling short of the 220.5 O/U line.
Portland went on a 15-0 run, stretching their lead from 47-41 to 62-41. However, the Knicks responded by outscoring the Blazers 29-20 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding Portland to just 15 points while scoring 31.
In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Knicks shot 53.6% from the field and 40% from three, hitting 10 threes. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored 28 points, with Anunoby shooting 68.8% and Bridges adding 7 assists.
Bridges scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Josh Hart added 7 of his 14 points late. Anunoby contributed 10 points in the 1st quarter, and Landry Shamet scored 5 of his 11 points in the opening period.
Even with a tough 2nd quarter, the Knicks’ defense held the Trail Blazers to just 93 points. They were especially strong in the 4th, giving up only 15 points. Portland shot 43% from the field.
The Knicks were excellent at defending the three, allowing just 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Blazers to the line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws. New York finished with 10 steals and 10 blocks.