The New York Knicks (30-26) face the Philadelphia 76ers (34-19) Friday at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 102-98 Tuesday to cover as 1-point favorites on the road. New York has won 2 games in a row and defeated Philadelphia 108-97 at home Sunday, winning outright as a 4.5-point underdog as the Under (226) hit. These teams also met Christmas Day in New York as Philadelphia recorded a 119-112 victory, covering as a 2-point favorite as the Over (215.5) connected.
The 76ers lost 106-99 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs on the road. Philadelphia is on a 2-game losing skid but has still won 7 of its last 10 games.
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