New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 Preview, Odds & Predictions (May 10)
- The Knicks are one win away from the East Finals for the second straight year.
- The 76ers hope to avoid getting swept in this series.
- Philadelphia and New York tied 2-2 throughout the regular-season matchups.
One of the semifinal series in the Eastern Conference might be nearing its end when the Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, showing the intense stakes that Philadelphia has as they are in danger of getting swept out of the playoffs.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 10, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch: ABC
NBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Knicks | -110 | -1.5 | O214.5 |
| PHI 76ers | -110 | +1.5 | U214.5 |
Game Preview
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks (3-0) are on fire with a six-game winning streak, being one win away from the Conference Finals. After a slow defensive start, New York locked in from the second quarter onwards, seeing Philadelphia falter in the closing minutes of the contest. Brunson led the attack with 33 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Mikal Bridges delivered with 23 points and three rebounds, while Landry Shamet provided 15 points off the bench.
Joel Embiid and the 76ers (0-3) need all hands on deck to stay alive in the series, being one loss away from seeing their season come to an end. Philadelphia had a decent start in Game 3, but lost control when New York made its runs from the second quarter onwards. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in scoring with 22 points and eight rebounds, Embiid followed with 18 points and six rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey provided 17 points and seven assists.
Knicks vs 76ers Predictions
This semifinals series presents different impacts for the Knicks and the 76ers pending on the results of Game 4. The 76ers will be playing for their pride as they don’t want to end the season at home, needing a win to extend the series. They need big performances from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to pull away in this matchup. However, New York will make it difficult for the hosts given the fact that the visitors have the supporting cast. Our betting pick here is for the 76ers to cover a 1.5-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5
