Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds & Player Props (Mar. 12)

March 10, 2024; New York, New York, United States; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

• The Philadelphia 76ers take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
• Latest NBA odds favor Knicks by 6 points on the road
• Read below for 76ers vs Knicks predictions, odds and player props for betting

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks continue a two-game series with a showdown at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The game will be nationally televised on TNT, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. et.

The latest NBA odds have the Knicks as a 5-5 home favorite for the second of a two-game set. The over/under is set at 208.5 points, while NBA player props are also available for the showdown.

Let’s dive into our 76ers vs Knicks prediction, as we analyze the odds and determine the best bets to make.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks odds

In Tuesday’s NBA odds, tThe New York Knicks are -250 moneyline favorites over the Philadelphia 76ers.which gives them an implied win probability of 71%.

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History of the 76ers vs. the Knicks

This will be the fourth and final regular season meeting between the 76ers and the Knicks. New York leads the season series 2-1.

PHI-NY Recent Results

The Knicks eliminated the Sixers in the first two meetings, both in Philadelphia. But the 76ers got their revenge with a 79-73 victory at MSG on Sunday behind Kelly Oubre Jr.’s 18 points and 10 rebounds.

In the previous three games, the Knicks held Philadelphia to an average of just 95.0 points per game. The 76ers will have to find offensive answers to avoid a series defeat.

76ers betting analysis

The 76ers enter this game with a 36-28 record, good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to bounce back from a lackluster 79-73 victory against these same Knicks on Sunday. In this game, both teams shot under 40% from the field in an ugly defensive battle.

Philadelphia has struggled as of late, losing seven of its last 11 games overall. The absence of NBA MVP Odds Competitor Joel Embiid, out since Jan. 30 with a knee injury, was a major factor. In the 18 games without Embiid, the Sixers are just 7-11 while shooting a paltry 44.3 percent from the field as a team, third-worst in the NBA over that span.

Sixers this season:

With Embiid: Without Embiid:
— Recording 26-8 — Recording 10-20
— 6th in defense — 25th in defense
— 1st in offense — 22nd in offense
— 2nd in net rating — 24th in net rating

They are really struggling to figure things out without Embiid pic.twitter.com/zJhOIkYwMF

– NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) March 12, 2024

There is some good news for Philly, however, as star guard Tyrese Maxey has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last four games. Maxey’s presence will be a big boost, as he ranks 14th in the NBA with 26.0 points per game.

In Embiid’s absence, the Sixers have leaned heavily on Tobias Harris and recently acquired Kelly Oubre Jr.. Harris is averaging 18.8 points and 6.8 rebounds on the season, while Oubre has scored over 18 points in five straight games. Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry and backup big Mo Bamba will also be counted on for key contributions.

As a team, the 76ers rank 14th in the league in scoring (115.9 points per game) and 19th in rebounding (43.0 RPG). Defensively, they allow 113.0 points per game, which is 13th best in the NBA.

Knicks Betting Analysis

The Knicks come in with a 37-27 record, sitting in fourth place in the East. They have lost nine of their last 13 games overall, which drops the standings a bit. Most recently, they scored a season-low 73 points in an ugly loss to the 76ers on Sunday.

New York could get a big boost with the potential return of forward OG Anunoby, who has missed the last 18 games with an elbow injury. Anunoby is officially listed as questionable for this game per the injury report.

Knicks forward OG Anunoby – out since Jan. 27 with an elbow injury – is expected to return as early as Tuesday against the 76ers, sources say @TheAthletic @Stadium. He should be upgraded based on the injury report. pic.twitter.com/AcsECtLgkN

– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 11, 2024

In Anunoby’s absence, the offseason acquisition of Josh Hart accelerated significantly. Over his last eight games, Hart is averaging 16.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.5 three-pointers and 1.1 steals. He forms a dynamic backcourt duo with star point guard Jalen Brunson, who ranks seventh in the NBA with 27.1 points per game.

The Knicks’ calling card is their defense, as they rank second in the league with just 108.8 points per game. Offensively, they are a middle-of-the-pack team, ranking 23rd in scoring (112.4 points per game) and 29th in assists (23.8 points per game).

Besides Brunson and Hart, New York’s top contributors include Donte DiVincenzo, Precious Achiuwa and Isaiah Hartenstein. The Knicks are a deep team that will look to use their strong defense to slow down the 76ers.

76ers vs Knicks Player Accessories

In the NBA player accessories market, bettors placed Knicks forward Jalen Brunson with the highest point total on the board at 27.5. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite Philadelphia vs. New York player props further below the chart.

Tyrese Maxey OVER 2.5 Makes Three

Maxey is expected to return from a four-game absence due to a concussion. Over the season, he averages 3.1 threes per game. The Knicks allow the 6th most threes per game to opposing point guards (3.4). Look for Maxey to get plenty of open looks from deep as the 76ers attempt to space the floor.

Donte DiVincenzo OVER 1.5 steals + blocks

DiVincenzo has picked up his defensive activity of late, recording multiple interceptions in four of his last six games. For the season, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. The 76ers play at the 6th fastest pace in the NBA, which should allow DiVincenzo to rack up more possessions and opportunities to pile up defensive stats.

76ers vs Knicks Prediction

This is shaping up to be another defensive battle, with both teams ranking in the top 13 in points allowed. The potential return of OG Anunoby would be a big boost to an already solid Knicks defense.

For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey’s return is huge, but questions arise about his effectiveness after missing time with a concussion. Philly is really struggling to score consistently without Joel Embiid as the focal point.

At home, I give the Knicks the edge here. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are playing at a high level, and role players like Achiuwa and DiVincenzo have stepped up as of late. Look for New York to control the pace and claim victory.

I also lean towards those under 208.5 points in the NBA Odds. These teams only totaled 152 points a few days ago, and I’m expecting another slow-paced, physical game. The Under are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Knicks vs. Sixers picks:

• Knicks -5.5 (-115)
• Less than 208.5 points (-110)