New-York-Knicks-vs-Philadelphia-76er: prediction for the NBA match
The Philadelphia 76ers have the upper hand in these games. The team won in three cases, while the New York Knicks were stronger in two other games. Moreover, their matches often turned out to be not very high-scoring but quite intense. The last time they played a draw was in 2021 when the "Sixers" scraped out a victory in overtime by one point.
New York Knicks
The “New York” Knicks lost two out of their last three matches. In the game on March 11, the team, led by Tom Thibodeau, suffered a defeat against the “Philadelphia” 76ers with a score of 73-79. Jalen Brunson was the best among the losers, scoring 19 points, making three rebounds, and providing eight assists. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 15 points. The Knicks (37 wins and 27 losses) hold the fourth position in the Eastern Conference standings. Players from the starting five, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby, are still in the team’s infirmary.
Philadelphia 76ers
The “Philadelphia” 76ers secured only one victory in their last four matches. In the game against the Knicks, Kelly Oubre stood out for the team, scoring 18 points, making ten rebounds, and three assists. Buddy Hield scored 16 points. Tobias Harris also achieved a double-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. The 76ers (36 wins and 28 losses) are in the sixth position in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid, a key player, is still recovering from surgery. De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington will also miss the match.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider "New York" a clear favorite in the upcoming match. It's advisable to agree with them. "Philadelphia," as an underdog, unexpectedly defeated the Knicks in the previous game. Thibodeau's team must redeem themselves on their home turf with the noisy support of their fans. There simply are no other options. Our prediction - "New York" to win with a handicap of (-3.5) points, including overtime, at 1.70. In the head-to-head matchups, "New York" and "Philadelphia" have shown very low scoring. In the last two out of three matches, the total score did not exceed 210 points. Everything suggests that this time both teams will prefer to focus more on defense. Our prediction - total under 216.5 points, including overtime, at 2.35. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.70. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
