The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers played each other on Sunday and will meet again on Friday. Since then, each team has only played one game. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 102-98, and the 76ers lost to an injury-riddled Boston Celtics 106-99.
With the trade deadline ending, the Knicks traded for Josh Hart, not having to give up much. The 76ers didn’t make a big splash trade but received Jalen McDaniels in a three-team deal, losing Matisse Thybulle.
Let’s check the latest NBA news, stats, injury report and NBA lines for Knicks vs 76ers. We’ve got plenty of NBA picks for you to consider.
Knicks Keeping It Interesting
The Knicks know how to keep games interesting. All of their last eight games have qualified for clutch stats, and they are the only team to have done that during this stretch. The team has succeeded in close games, going 5-3.
That comfortability in tight games has helped in the last two wins. The Knicks came back from being down 21 points early to beat the 76ers. Then in the win over the Magic, the Knicks led for less than four minutes. Jalen Brunson led the late-game push, scoring 10 points, including the go-ahead bucket, also adding two assists.
However, the Knicks struggled overall in these clutch games. Despite winning most of them, they have a net rating of -7.5. Part of that could be because the team keeps finding other ways to keep possession. Most of the Knicks’ rebounds in clutch moments are offensive, 44.7%, to maintain the ball and take extra shots.
It also helps that Brunson has been excellent in the clutch while the rest of the team hasn’t. He is fifth in points per game, averaging 4.3 points in close late-game scenarios. His jersey was just retired by his college, where he and Josh Hart played together.
76ers Mini Slump
These last five games have been strange for the 76ers. Three of them were on the road, but after looking like one of the best teams in the league, winning seven straight, they have struggled in games most would expect the 76ers to win.
The 76ers had a back-to-back home series against the Magic, losing the first game on Jan. 30 by 10 after having an early lead. The 76ers won the second game, but the offense could not get much going, scoring under 110 points. The offense came alive against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 137, but their top 10-rated defense allowed 125. Then the 76ers had an early lead over the Knicks, losing that game. Finally, by the end of the Celtics game, their opponent was without four regular starters, and the 76ers could not take advantage.
Just about every one of these games was winnable for a team as talented as the 76ers. It is a little confusing that they did not, especially with Joel Embiid and James Harden still putting up solid numbers. The struggles of role players Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey could have played a factor, with neither performing up to their season averages over the last five games.
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Knicks vs 76ers Head-to-Head
This will be the fourth and final game between the Knicks and the 76ers. The Knicks lead the series, winning two games, one at home and one on the road.
Knicks vs 76ers Game Information
- Game: Knicks (30-26) vs 76ers (34-19)
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Day/Time: Friday, Feb. 10th, 7:00 p.m. EST
- Knicks vs 76ers Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Knicks vs 76ers Betting Lines
Knicks vs 76ers Picks and Prediction
With the 76ers only breaking 110 points once in the last five games, and two were under 100, they are clearly in an offensive slump. The Knicks are not an elite offensive team, but they have been good late in games.
A lot depends on whether the 76ers can break out of their slump. The game should still be close, with both teams usually involved in tight games. The 76ers should be more motivated, given their last two games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are listed at -210 in our Vegas NBA lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the 76ers, you have a chance to win $48. The New York Knicks is +175, offering a chance to win $175 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Philadelphia 76ers a 67.74% chance to win, with the New York Knicks at 36.36%.
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76ers vs Knicks Previous Game (Feb. 05, 2023)
The Atlantic Division takes center stage on Sunday as the Philadelphia 76ers take a short trip to visit the New York Knicks at one of the most iconic venues in the NBA.
Those looking for NBA betting will easily be able to follow this nationally televised game, though following the injury report will be key for player props.
