The New York Knicks (4-10), 12.5-point underdogs, will be at the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (8-5) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 213.5 points and it starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Both teams comfortably covered as favorites in their last contest. The 76ers (7-point favorites) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-95, while the Knicks (5.5-point favorites) beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-105. The Philadelphia game went 7 points under the projected point total of 216, while the New York game went 18 points over the projected point total of 210.
New York dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 14.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.0 (above their season average of 26.3). Cleveland was 17.6 and 26.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s 0.601 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Cleveland, who had a rate of 0.411. The 76ers’ mark was above their season average of 0.524, while the Cavaliers’ was below their season average of 0.493. Tobias Harris fueled Philadelphia with 27 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, New York received a boost from Julius Randle, who put up 30 points and seven rebounds.
The 76ers dominated this series last year, securing victories in all four contests. In the last matchup, Philadelphia won 126-111. Philadelphia did a great job of getting and making free throws (34-43; 79.1 percent). New York, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 vs. 17.1). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Of the Knicks’ 14 games, 10 have finished under the total. New York holds records of 4-10 straight up (SU) and 7-7 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to New York, games featuring the 76ers have finished over the O/U total 53.8 percent of the time. Moreover, Philadelphia is 8-5 SU and 7-6 ATS.
Philadelphia should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The 76ers currently rank ninth in effective field goal percentage (0.530), while New York ranks 23rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535). Furthermore, the Knicks, who rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), will go head-to-head against the 76ers, who rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (82.7 percent).
Knicks at 76ers ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks average 18.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The 76ers rank 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
- Philadelphia ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (26.8) while New York ranks 26th (35.3).
- The 76ers rank fifth in blocks per game (5.9) while the Knicks rank 20th (4.5).
- New York ranks first in second chance points per game (17.6) while Philadelphia ranks 16th (13.2).
- Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (40.3) while New York ranks 13th (45.4).
- The 76ers rank fourth in points in the paint per game (52.6) while the Knicks rank 29th (41.1).
- The Knicks average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The 76ers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- Philadelphia ranks 20th in fast break points per game (12.5) while New York ranks 26th (10.6).
- Philadelphia ranks sixth in assists per game (26.2) while New York ranks 26th (20.1).
- Philadelphia is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while New York is 1-1.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Knicks are 4-6 and the 76ers are 7-3.
- Philadelphia is 2-2 ATS at home, while New York is 4-3 ATS on the road.
- The Knicks have 4 unders and 3 overs in 7 road games.
- In 4 home games, the 76ers have 3 unders and 1 over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, New York has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Philadelphia has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 104.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.1 for the season.
