The New York Knicks (4-5) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-7) on Tuesday, November 12th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on TNT. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Knicks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Knicks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Knicks vs 76ers
The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Knicks dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 132-121 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. New York, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points of 253.5 easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 229.5.
New York seemed to take control with a 10-0 run, turning a 67-65 deficit into a 75-67 lead. They led 94-92 heading into the 4th quarter but were outscored 40-27 in the final period.
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers improved to 2-7 on the season with a 107-105 win over the Hornets on Sunday. Philadelphia, playing at home, was favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 213, but the teams combined for 212.
Philadelphia went on an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 73-66 to 84-66. However, they let the Hornets back in the game, getting outscored 31-21 in the 4th quarter.
Knicks Offense Breakdown
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Pacers, shooting 64.7% from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 9 rebounds, while OG Anunoby contributed 25 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip.
As a team, the Knicks shot 55.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at 28%. Brunson scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Towns added 9 in the final period.
76ers Offense Breakdown
Jared McCain led the 76ers to a win over the Hornets, scoring 27 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter and 11 in the 4th. He hit 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd, and connected on 2 threes at 50%.
Philadelphia made just 9 threes, shooting 27.3% from deep, while hitting 46.4% overall from the field. Paul George contributed 15 points and 9 assists, despite shooting 33.3%.
Knicks Team Defense
The Knicks couldn’t contain the Pacers on Sunday, giving up 132 points in a loss. They allowed 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but things got worse in the 3rd and 4th, where they gave up 34 and 40 points, respectively.
Defensively, the Knicks allowed the Pacers to shoot 51% from the field, including 45% from three-point range, where Indiana hit 21 threes. The Pacers also went 21/25 from the free-throw line. The Knicks gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.
76ers Team Defense
The Knicks struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 132 points to the Pacers, including 40 in the 4th quarter. Indiana shot 51% from the field, as New York couldn’t contain their offense.
From three-point range, the Pacers hit 21 threes at a 45% clip. The Knicks sent Indiana to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws.
Knicks vs 76ers Trends
- Across the Knicks last ten road games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Through their last three home games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Knicks vs 76ers Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +1, we have the 76ers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 215.5, and our model projects the Knicks and 76ers to reach a combined total of 260 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 76ers, Knicks