The Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) travel to face off against the New York Knicks (47-27) on Tuesday, April 1st. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on NBCS. The Knicks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

76ers vs Knicks

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers dropped to 23-52 on the season after a 127-109 loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Philadelphia, who were +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.

After a tight 1st quarter, the Raptors took control with an 11-0 run and outscored the 76ers 31-18 in the 2nd quarter. Philadelphia won the 3rd quarter 33-32 but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 32-27.

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks improved to 47-27 on the season with a 110-93 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 220.5-point line.

After a 15-0 run by Portland, the Knicks responded by outscoring the Blazers 69-31 the rest of the way. New York dominated the 4th quarter, holding Portland to just 15 points while scoring 31 of their own.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their loss to the Raptors, the 76ers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Despite their shooting woes from deep, they connected on 47.2% of their field goal attempts overall.

Lonnie Walker led the way with 23 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, and 7 assists. Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18 points, scoring 8 in the 3rd, while Ricky Council contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored 28 points in the Knicks’ win over the Trail Blazers, with Anunoby shooting 68.8% from the field. Bridges added 13 points in the 4th quarter. Josh Hart contributed 14 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds.

New York shot 53.6% from the field and made 10 threes at a 40% rate. Anunoby scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Hart added 7 in the 4th.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Raptors, giving up 127 points in a loss on Sunday. Philadelphia allowed 32 points in three separate quarters and 31 in the 2nd. Toronto shot 47% from the field.

Philadelphia’s defense had trouble with the Raptors’ three-point shooting, as Toronto hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The 76ers also allowed 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 10 blocks.

Knicks Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Raptors, giving up 127 points in the loss. They allowed 32 points in three quarters and 31 in the 2nd. Toronto shot 47% from the field.

Philadelphia had trouble defending the three, as the Raptors hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The 76ers gave up 13 offensive rebounds but managed 10 blocks.

76ers vs Knicks Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
• Across the Knicks last five home games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
• The last ten games that New York was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.

76ers vs Knicks Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this 76ers vs. Knicks matchup, we’re leaning towards the 76ers at +14.5. Although our projections show the Knicks winning 99-87, we suggest placing your bet on the 76ers for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222.5 and given that our model is projecting 186 points between the teams, we like the under.

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