The Philadelphia 76ers (43-30) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the New York Knicks (27-48) at Wells Fargo Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, and will air on MSG Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 221.5 points with Philadelphia opening as a 12.5-point favorite.
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction
The Knicks are hoping for a better outcome after their 137-128 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their last matchup. Charlotte was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Hornets made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Knicks were 11-11 (100.0 percent). Trey Burke was the top scorer from either team with 42 points on 19-for-31 shooting.
In the 76ers’ last game, they won big over the Denver Nuggets, 123-104. Philadelphia’s rebounding was their largest strength. The 76ers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (40 vs. 28) and total rebounds (54 vs. 37). With 20 points and 13 rebounds, Joel Embiid put together a good game for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the league. The 76ers currently rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.493), while New York is 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.510).
New York holds records of 27-48 straight up (SU) and 36-39 against the spread (ATS). A little over half of the Knicks’ games have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is 43-30 SU and 42-31 ATS. Just over half of 76ers games have also finished over the O/U total.
Marco Belinelli has averaged 14.6 points over the last five games for Philadelphia.
The 76ers have emerged victorious in all three contests against the Knicks this year, including an eight-point victory in their last matchup. Philadelphia was unable to cover as a 9.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 228 points, which was 10 points above the projected point total of 218 points. Philadelphia had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 19.0). New York, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 11.7). Embiid recorded a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, New York is 16-23 ATS with 20 overs, 17 unders and 2 pushes.
Philadelphia is 24-11 ATS at home with 18 unders, 16 overs and 1 push.
New York is 13-3 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Philadelphia is 18-0.
When scoring more than 100 points, the Knicks are 26-26 and the 76ers are 40-18.
Philadelphia ranks eighth in steals per game (8.0) while New York ranks 28th (6.9).
The 76ers rank second in assists per game (26.4) while the Knicks rank 20th in assists allowed per game (23.8).
Philadelphia ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while New York ranks 29th (22.8).
The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (47.0) while the Knicks rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (42.8).
New York averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
The 76ers rank 17th in fast break points per game (10.9) while the Knicks rank 28th (8.5).
Philadelphia averages 13.5 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. New York ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8).
The Knicks rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4) while the 76ers rank last (19.0).
Philadelphia ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (41.7) while New York ranks seventh (43.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, New York is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders, 1 over and 1 push.
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS with 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push over their last five games.
The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 117.6 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 101.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
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