The No. 2 seed New York Knicks aim to close out their 2024 NBA playoffs series at home against the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. The Knicks have a chance to advance to the semifinal round for the second straight year. Meanwhile, the 76ers need a win to keep their season alive. New York went 27-14 at home this year, while Philadelphia was 22-19 on the road.Julius Randle (shoulder) and Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) are out and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is questionable for New York. Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for the Sixers, though he's played in every game this series.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are 4-point favorites in the latest 76ers vs. Knicks odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 203. Before making any Knicks vs. 76ers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Sixers and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You canhead to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are severalNBA oddsand betting lines for Sixers vs. Knicks:
- 76ers vs. Knicks spread: New York -4
- 76ers vs. Knicks over/under: 203 points
- 76ers vs. Knicks money line: New York -173, Philadelphia +145
- PHI: Have hit the 1Q ML in 16 of its last 22 away games
- NYK: 5-3 ATS this season against the Sixers
- 76ers vs. Knicks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Forward Josh Hart is the type of player every team needs as he loves to do the dirty work and will do anything to help his team gain an edge. Hart consistently crashes the glass and owns a streaky shot from beyond the arc. He's grabbed 13-plus rebounds in three of the four games played this series. In Game 2, Hart logged 21 points, 15 rebounds, and made four 3-pointers.
Guard Miles McBride is an active defender who can create his own shot on the offensive end. He's scored in double figures in two of the four games this series, and in Game 4, he notched 13 points and four assists. Meanwhile, center Isaiah Hartenstein is a defensive-minded force in the lane. Hartenstein sets strong screens and does his work in the paint. In Game 3, he totaled 14 points and four rebounds.See which team to pick here.
Why the 76ers can cover
Despite recovering from a knee injury, Embiid has played at least 37 minutes each game this series and has put up some big numbers. Embiid has a combo of length, agility and quickness to beat other bigs. The former Kansas standout can knock down perimeter shots but has a soft touch around the rim. Embiid averages a team-best 35 points and nine rebounds per contest. In the 76ers Game 3 win, he finished with 50 points and eight rebounds.
Guard Tyrese Maxey excels on the offensive end. Maxey thrives in the pick-and-roll and will put his body on the line to make winning plays. The 23-year-old can also be crafty as a ball handler. He's putting up 29 points and a team-high 6.8 assists per game. In Game 2, Maxey tallied 35 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make 76ers vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 209 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Knicks vs. 76ers, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $2,600 on its NBA picks this season, and find out.
