Expert prediction
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 15)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Jan 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Knicks vs. 76ers rivalry adds another chapter to their big rivalry.
- The New York Knicks are the No.6 offense in the NBA – 117.2 points scored each night.
- Philadelphia 76ers are the fourth-worst scoring offense in the league, with just 107.4 points per game.
The Knicks and the 76ers have a long rivalry. These two Atlantic Division franchises dislike one another, which is why their games attract so much attention.
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How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 15, 7 pm ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Massachusetts
- How To Watch: ESPN
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | -225 | -5.5 | 219.5 |
| Philadelphis 76ers | +190 | +5.5 | 219.5 |
Game Preview
The New York Knicks have lost four of their previous six meetings, which is a clear sign that their form is deteriorating. Their most recent defeat took place at Madison Square Garden when the Pistons won 124-119.
The Knicks allow 110.8 points per game, while on the other side, score 117.2, the sixth-highest average in the league. Jalen Brunson is the top scorer in the NYK with 25.7 points, which is the 10th average in the scoring rankings.
Embiid injured his foot in the Christmas day game, finished the game, played another four games after that, then started missing games and now has been out for 10 days
— Mike O'Connor (@MOConnor_NBA) January 13, 2025
Another totally normal and well-managed injury situation for the Philadelphia 76ers!
The Sixers will play this one without Embiid, who is injured again. As said, this guy has become a liability for the team, and we really don’t expect to see the 76ers make anything big with him on the roster.
Philly will play this event on the second of back-to-back nights, and they will for sure be tired, especially because their rivals on Tuesday happened to be the OKC Thunder, the No.1 seed in the West. Philly lost that event, 118-102. Without Embiid and with several tired players, this will present quite a challenge for Nick Nurse and his unit.
Knicks vs. 76ers Head-to-Head
New York defeated the 76ers in Philly on November 10. The final result of this game was 111-99 for the Knickerbockers.
Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction
Philly won’t be competitive without Embiid and several other players (Lowry and Drummond, probably). We bet on the Knicks to win. Simple as that.
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