76ers vs. Knicks Prediction & Odds
The third-place 76ers travel to New York City to face the fourth-place Knicks on Christmas Day at 12:00 PM ET. Can the Knicks cover the 2.5-point spread as home underdogs?
The Philadelphia 76ers are 19-12 on the season. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The 76ers are 18-12-1 ATS on the year.
The New York Knicks are 18-15 on the season. They’re 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Knicks are 17-14-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
587 Philadelphia 76ers (-2.5) at 588 New York Knicks (+2.5); O/U 217.5
12:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 25, 2022
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
76ers vs. Knicks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing the 76ers -2.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Philadelphia 76ers DFS Spin
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Tyrese Maxey, who is their second-leading scorer for Sunday’s Christmas Day game. Maxey is averaging 22.9 points and 4.4 assists per game this season across 15 games. His minutes will likely go to a combination of Shake Milton and De’Anthony Melton.
For DFS purposes, I’d target Philadelphia small forward Tobias Harris. Harris is putting up 17 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this year and he’s shooting 49.6% from the field as well. You might be able to get a bit of a discount if you use Harris at one of your forward spots on Sunday.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
The Knicks will be without forward Obi Toppin on Sunday. Toppin had been averaging 7.7 points per game in 17.1 minutes per game through 25 contests this year.
The Knicks’ prized offseason acquisition was point guard Jalen Brunson. The 6’1” Villanova alum has been worth every penny this year and he should be able to help you in DFS as well. Brunson is averaging 20.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 1.5 made three-pointers per game this season and he could be in for a big day against the Sixers on Sunday.
76ers vs. Knicks NBA Betting Trends
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
New York is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage over .600.
New York is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played on 1 day of rest.
New York is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
76ers vs. Knicks NBA Prediction
It seems like the New York Knicks play and lose on Christmas Day every year. That might be one reason why the public is favoring the Sixers in this game. But I think this year will be different. I think the addition of Jalen Brunson will offer the Knicks some shot creation and playmaking that they’ve been lacking in years past. The Knicks are top 10 in the NBA in both offensive efficiency and average scoring margin. I think New York pulls off the small upset here and wins this game outright, but I’ll take the Knicks and the points as the pick.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: NEW YORK KNICKS +2.5
