The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are slated to meet up on Tuesday for a rematch of their Sunday slugfest. The 76ers beat the Knicks 79-73 on Sunday in the lowest-scoring game of the NBA this season.
The win for the 76ers pushed them to 36-28 on the season. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference, just ½ game behind Orlando and ½ game ahead of Indiana. The 76ers are 17-13 on the road this season.
76ers and Knicks Picks
- Pick: NY Knicks -4.5
For New York, they are fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 37-27 on the NBA standings. New York is 21-13 on the season at home. They come into the game only ½ game ahead of Orlando for fourth in the East. The Knicks are four NBA games back of the third-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.
Let’s get to our 76ers vs Knicks best bets and our analysis of the latest scores and odds:
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Information
Before our 76ers vs Knicks best bets, some information on one of the NBA matchups for Tuesday:
Philadelphia 76ers (36-28) vs New York Knicks (37-27)
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden; New York, NY
Date & Time: Tuesday March 12th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
How to Watch: TNT
Recent Scores for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers Last 5:
- Sunday, March 3rd, 2024: 120-116 win at Dallas Mavericks
- Tuesday, March 5th, 2024: 112-107 loss at Brooklyn Nets
- Wednesday, March 6th, 2024: 115-109 loss to Memphis Grizzlies
- Friday, March 8th, 2024: 103-95 loss to New Orleans Pelicans
- Sunday, March 10th, 2024: 79-73 loss at New York Knicks
New York Knicks Last 5:
- Thursday, February 29th, 2024: 110-99 loss to Golden State Warriors
- Sunday, March 3rd, 2024: 107-98 win at Cleveland Cavaliers
- Tuesday, March 5th, 2024: 116-100 loss to Atlanta Hawks
- Friday, March 8th, 2024: 98-74 win over Orlando Magic
- Sunday, March 10th, 2024: 79-73 loss to Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Analysis
Josh Hart’s Marathon: Knicks’ Loss Reveals Shooting Struggles
In the loss on Sunday, Josh Hart played a massive amount; 43 minutes on the court but struggled to shoot it, going 4 for 13 from the field. The Knicks struggled with a ton of missed shots, with Donte DiVincenzo shooting 6 for 17 and Jalen Brunson 6 for 22. However, Brunson’s return to the lineup was a positive as he played 32 minutes and contributed 19 points to the game.
The Knicks continue to be without Julius Randle due to a shoulder injury, and OG Anunoby is sidelined with an elbow injury according to the NBA injury report. There is optimism about Mitchell Robinson’s return later in the season. Currently ranked 22nd in the NBA team stats, the Knicks are averaging 112.4 points per game.
Following this game, the New York Knicks schedule shows they are heading out on a four-game road stretch. They will face the Trail Blazers in Portland on Thursday and visit Sacramento on Saturday. Next week, they have matchups against the Golden State Warriors on Monday and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Their next home game is scheduled for March 23rd against the Nets.
76ers Roster Challenges: Embiid, Maxey Absent
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers, despite a less-than-ideal performance, picked up a victory. Kelly Oubre went 6 for 19, and Cam Payne struggled, shooting 3 of 13 in the game. Oubre led the team with 18 points. The absence of top scorers Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey has posed a scoring challenge for Philadelphia.
Looking at the Philadelphia 76ers roster – Tobias Harris is currently the leading scorer in their absence, averaging 17.4 points per game, while Oubre follows with 14.6 points per game according to the NBA player stats. As a team, the 76ers are scoring 115.9 ppg and boast the second-best free-throw shooting percentage at 82.9%.
Looking ahead, the 76ers have a road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday before returning home to host the Hornets and Heat in their following games.
Odds Breakdown for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Here are the updated NBA Odds to help make your NBA Predictions for 76ers vs Knicks best bets
- Spread: New York Knicks -4.5, Philadelphia 76ers +4.5
- Total: 211.5
- Moneyline: New York Knicks -196, Philadelphia 76ers +164
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Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick and Prediction
The Knicks are going to get back on track here. The Knicks have Brunson back, and the more he goes, the better off he is going to get. They will not miss as many shots. The Garden faithful will make sure they get this win and do not get swept. Bet the New York Knicks -4.5 over the Philadelphia 76ers in this affair on Tuesday! Good luck with all your NBA expert picks for this game and all the NBA matchups on Tuesday, and all week.
- Pick: NY Knicks -4.5
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