Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24
At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-246) will host the 76ers (+199) at Madison Square Garden. New York is favored by 6 and the over/under is 209.
Philly is 36-28 and sits 6th in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 37-27 and are currently 4th in the East. This game will be shown on TNT.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +6
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-108 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will Philadelphia Shock Everyone at Madison Square Garden?
In Philadelphia’s win over the Knicks, the teams combined for just 152 points, which was well below the O/U line of 211.5. This was the 76ers’ second straight game that finished below the posted total.
On the season, the average O/U line in Philadelphia’s games is 229.9, compared to today’s line of 209. The team’s O/U record for the season is 34-30.
As for their ATS record, the 76ers are 35-28 overall and 18-12 on the road. They have covered the spread in five straight games as the underdog and are 10-11 ATS as the underdog this season.
Against the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is 24-18 compared to 12-10 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 6th place in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
On the road, the 76ers are 17-13 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of +2.0 points per game. As the underdog, their scoring differential is -5.5 points per game.
Heading into tonight’s game, the 76ers are 14th in the NBA in scoring at 115.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 20th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to their three-point shooting, the 76ers are 24th in the NBA in three-point percentage at 35%. On average, they make 11.5 three-pointers per game, which is 27th in the league.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.6% of their games. However, they have scored less than their season average in each of their last four games.
So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 13th in the league at 113.0 points per contest. So far this season, the 76ers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.4 times per game vs. Philadelphia.
Will the Knicks Come Through as Home Favorites?
Today’s game against the 76ers is a rematch of the Knicks’ last game, which they lost by a score of 79-73. In that game, the Knicks were favored by 7 points. This season, the Knicks have gone 10-18 as the underdog and 27-9 as the favorite.
When looking at their ATS record, the Knicks are 34-30 for the season and have gone 17-13 ATS on the road. At home, their ATS record is 17-17. The team’s straight-up record at home is 21-13.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 23-40-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 209 points, and the average O/U line in their games this season is 224.6.
For the season, the Knicks are 37-27 overall, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-15 and 7-5 against division opponents. The team is favored by 6 points today.
In their last game, the Knicks lost to the 76ers by a score of 79-73. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 152 points, which was well below the O/U line of 211.5.
The Knicks are one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA this season, ranking 23rd in scoring at 112.4 points per game. At home, they are 27th in the league at 110.6 points per game.
Despite their poor offensive numbers, the Knicks are one of the top teams in the league in offensive rebounding, averaging 12.9 offensive boards per game.
New York is one of the slowest-paced teams in the NBA, ranking 30th in pace at 95.1 possessions per game.
This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.8 points per contest. Most recently, the Knicks’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 79 points to the 76ers.