Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/25
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are 10-point underdogs against the New York Knicks. The Knicks are favored by 10 and have lost two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 231 points.
This Eastern Atlantic division matchup will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-20, while the 76ers are 12th in the East at 20-37. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on ESPN.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -10
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 26th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-105 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the 76ers Make it Happen in New York?
The 76ers fell to 20-37 on the season after a 142-110 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. Philadelphia, favored by 6 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 252, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 234.5 by 17.5 points.
Philadelphia struggled early, trailing 39-30 after the 1st quarter and 36-28 in the 2nd. The Bulls dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 40-18. Although the 76ers went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 99-69 to 99-79, they couldn’t close the gap significantly in the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Bulls 34-27.
In their 142-110 loss to the Bulls, the 76ers shot just 38.9% from the field and hit only 25% of their threes, making 10 from beyond the arc. Paul George and Kelly Oubre each scored 19 points, with Oubre shooting 53.8% and George hitting 50% from the field.
George scored 9 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Oubre added 7 in the 3rd. Tyrese Maxey finished with 13 points, 8 of which came in the 1st quarter. David Roddy and Ricky Council each scored 12 points, with Roddy putting up all of his points in the 4th quarter and Council adding 10 in the final period.
Defensively, the 76ers struggled, giving up 142 points in their loss to the Bulls. Philadelphia allowed 39 points in the 1st quarter, 36 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th, where they allowed 27 points.
The Bulls shot 50% from the field, including 45% from three, with 18 made threes. Philadelphia sent Chicago to the line 36 times, where they hit 34 free throws. The 76ers finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.
Will the Knicks Win at Home?
The Knicks fell to 37-20 on the season after a 118-105 road loss to the Celtics on Sunday. New York entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points fell short of the 231.5-point line.
Boston set the tone early with an 11-0 run, pushing the score from 5-3 to 16-3. New York struggled in the 1st quarter, trailing 38-19, but they bounced back with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 39-25. However, the Celtics pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Knicks 29-23.
In the Knicks’ 118-105 loss to the Celtics, Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 24 points and 18 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip. Jalen Brunson added 22 points, making 4 threes at 44.4%, while Josh Hart contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field.
As a team, the Knicks shot 43.5% overall, with a 38.9% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Towns scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Brunson added 15 in the same period. Mikal Bridges scored 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter.
The Knicks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 26 and 25 points, respectively. However, they couldn’t contain the Celtics in the 4th, giving up 29 points and ultimately allowing 118 points on 49% shooting.
New York also had trouble defending the three, as Boston hit 17 threes at a 38% clip. The Celtics were perfect from the line, going 11/11. The Knicks gave up 12 offensive rebounds and recorded 4 steals and 1 block.