New York Knicks (47-27) vs Philadelphia 76ers (23-52)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -14.5 -- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MSG
The Philadelphia 76ers invade Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible shape as they've lost 14 of their last 16 games overall, and they will be hoping to arrest an eight-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Raptors in a 127-109 home defeat on Sunday. Lonnie Walker led the team with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18 points with five assists, while Ricky Council chipped in with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 47 percent from the field and eight of 29 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace early and managed just 18 points in the second quarter to fall behind by 14 points at halftime. Things didn't get much better in the second half, where they trailed by as many as 22 points.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been a team on the rise as they've won four of their past five games overall. They will be aiming for a third-straight victory after routing the Trail Blazers in a 110-93 home win on Sunday. Mikal Bridges led the team with 28 points and seven assists on 12 of 22 shooting, OG Anunoby added 28 points on 11 of 16 shooting, while Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 53 percent from the field and 10 of 25 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and trailed at halftime. Before they flipped a switch and dominated the second half by an impressive 60-35 to make it look easy in the end.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 17 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 16 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The road team has won five of the last six games between the 76ers and Knicks.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the 76ers' last 10 games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Knicks' last 13 home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction
The 76ers are still missing a host of players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kyle Lowry, while the Knicks have ruled out Cameron Payne, Miles McBride, and Jalen Brunson once again. The 76ers waved the white flag on this season a long time ago, and it's not surprising at all to see them as heavy underdogs in this matchup. The Knicks are still missing some key players, but that hasn't stopped them from winning four of their last five games. They haven't had to travel since their last game was at home, so I will back the Knicks to get the big win and cover once again.
Peter’s Pick New York -14.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
