New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
At 7:30 ET, the 2-7 Philadelphia 76ers will host the 4-5 New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The Knicks are favored by 1 point and the over/under is set at 215.5.
This Eastern Atlantic Division matchup will be shown on TNT.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +1
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Do the Knicks Have a Shot at a Win at Philadelphia?
The Knicks fell to 4-5 on the season after a 132-121 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. New York, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 253.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 23.5 points.
New York went on a 10-0 run to take a 75-67 lead but couldn’t hold on. They led 94-92 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 40-27 in the final period.
In the Knicks’ 132-121 loss to the Pacers, Jalen Brunson led the way with 33 points and 10 assists, shooting 64.7% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points, and OG Anunoby contributed 25, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip.
New York shot 55.4% overall, but struggled from deep, making just 7 threes at 28%. Brunson scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Anunoby had 12 in the 2nd.
The Knicks struggled defensively on Sunday, allowing 132 points to the Pacers. They gave up 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters before allowing 34 in the 3rd and 40 in the 4th. Indiana shot 51% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 21 threes at a 45% clip. The Knicks sent Indiana to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, New York recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.
Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes at Home?
The 76ers improved to 2-7 on the season with a 107-105 win over the Hornets on Sunday. Philadelphia, playing at home, was favored by five points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the line of 213, with a combined score of 212.
Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 73-66 to 84-66. However, the Hornets fought back in the 4th quarter, outscoring the 76ers 31-21, but ultimately fell short.
Jared McCain led the 76ers to a win over the Hornets, scoring 27 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter.
Philadelphia shot 46.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 27.3% rate.
The 76ers’ defense shone in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 15 and 21 points, respectively, to help them secure a 107-105 win over the Hornets. Despite giving up 31 points in the 4th, they held Charlotte to 37% shooting overall.
Philadelphia also limited the Hornets to 25% from beyond the arc, with Charlotte making 14 threes. The 76ers sent the Hornets to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers grabbed 32 rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.