New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 3-10-24 Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks face off in NBA action on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks prediction.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are in bad shape having lost five of their last seven games overall and are hoping to snap a three-game streak after being beaten by the Pelicans in a 103-95 loss on Friday. Tobias Harris led the team with 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, Kelly Oubre Jr added 20 points with seven rebounds and two blocks while Paul Reed chipped in with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks coming off the bench . As a team, the 76ers shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and absolutely never competed after being dominated by 63-34 in the first half.

New York Knicks

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are in good shape as they have split their last eight games and they will be eager to keep that momentum going after beating the red-hot Magic in a 98-74 home victory on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points on 11-of-19 shooting, Josh Hart added 19 points with seven rebounds and four assists while Precious Achiuwa chipped in with 15 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. As a team, the Knicks shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 33 from the 3-point line, but this victory was all about defense as they kept the Magic off balance all game and led the -here by 26. points after limiting the Magic to only 15 points in the third quarter.

New York Knicks Team Facts

• The favorites have won 18 of the last 19 games between the 76ers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Each of the Knicks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone BELOW the total point line.

Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts

• The favorites have won 18 of the 76ers’ last 19 games at Madison Square Garden.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
• Each of the 76ers’ last six games at Madison Square Garden have gone BELOW the total point line.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction

The 76ers are still struggling with Joel Embiid, Robert Covington and Tyrese Maxey, while the Knicks are still without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. The 76ers are in a bad way and it’s not surprising given the injuries to their two leading scorers. The Knicks are starting to turn things around after a tough stretch and they’ll be full of confidence after dismantling the Magic in one of their best wins of the season. It’s hard to pick games where both teams are this shorthanded, but the Knicks have the edge here and I think they can keep their momentum going with another home win.