Philadelphia 76ers (15-23) vs New York Knicks (26-15)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +6.5 -- Over/Under: 218 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers duke it out at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been in a rut as they've lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after coming up just short of the Pistons in a 124-119 loss on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 31 points and 11 assists on 12 of 24 shooting, Mikal Bridges added 27 points on nine of 13 shooting while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 37 from the 3-point line. The Knicks exploded for 37 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 11-point deficit. The Knicks couldn't maintain that intensity and allowed 36 points in the third quarter to surrender the lead back to the Pistons. The Knicks will meet the Wolves after this game.
Philadelphia 76ers
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a real funk as they've lost six of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Thunder in a 118-102 loss last night. Justin Edwards led the team with 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists off the bench, Guerschon Yabusele added 17 points with seven rebounds and four assists while Jeff Dowtin Jr chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line as they poured in 38 points in the third quarter to cut into an early 21-point deficit, only to fade in the fourth quarter anyway. The 76ers will face the Pacers and Bucks following this one.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Knicks' last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six Wednesday night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the 76ers following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last four games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the 76ers' last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Knicks could be shorthanded for this one with Jericho Sims and Karl-Anthony Towns both listed as questionable, while the 76ers are still missing Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Caleb Martin. Both teams are missing players for this meeting but there's no denying that the Knicks have the clear advantage as they still have Brunson, while the 76ers won't have any of their key players. The line is short enough, so I will stick with the Knicks to get the win and cover on the road.
Peter’s Pick New York -6.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
