The No. 2 seed New York Knicks go on the road to play the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal Game 6 matchup on Thursday. The 76ers kept their season alive with a clutch victory in Game 5. On Tuesday, Philadelphia defeated the Knicks 112-106 in overtime. The Knicks are without two contributors in Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle, wrist) and Julius Randle (shoulder). Robert Covington (knee) is sidelined for the 76ers.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The 76ers are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. 76ers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 200. Before making any 76ers vs. Knicks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters the third week of the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 92-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. 76ers and just locked in its Game 6 predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the NBA odds and betting lines for 76ers vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. 76ers spread: Philadelphia -3.5
- Knicks vs. 76ers over/under: 200 points
- Knicks vs. 76ers money line: Philadelphia -155, New York +130
- NY: The Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games
- PHI: The 76ers are 13-3 ATS in their past 16 games
- Knicks vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson is the main playmaker on the court for the Knicks. Brunson is a fearless three-level scorer and facilitator. The 2024 All-Star has a knack for getting defenders in the air and will get to the free-throw line often. In this series, he's leading the team in points (34.4) and assists (8.4). In Game 5, Brunson finished with 40 points, six assists, and three steals.
Forward OG Anunoby is an athletic two-way force in the frontcourt. Anunoby has long arms and uses those to alter shots defensively. The Indiana product can also score in multiple different ways. He averages 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. In the Game 4 win, Anunoby totaled 16 points and 14 boards. See which team to pick here.
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard Tyrese Maxey is an agile and relentless scorer. Maxey drives into the lane and has mastered kissing the ball off the glass. The Kentucky product also owns a reliable jumper from beyond the arc. He leads the team in both scoring (32.4) and assists (7.2) in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In the must-win Game 5, Maxey notched 46 points and nine assists.
Center Joel Embiid continues to be a dominating player on the floor. Embiid has the power to move players in the post while having the ability to get to the free-throw line consistently. Additionally, the seven-time All-Star will hit a shot from downtown if needed. Embiid is averaging 31.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per contest in this series. In his previous contest, he recorded a triple-double of 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make 76ers vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 211 points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Knicks vs. 76ers, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the 76ers vs. Knicks spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $2,600 on its NBA picks this season, and find out.
