Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks ATS Prediction 11/29/19

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The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6), 8-point favorites, will be at Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks (4-14) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 206.5 points and it is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last contest. The 76ers (9.5-point favorites) defeated the Sacramento Kings, 97-91, while the Knicks (9.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Toronto Raptors, 126-98. The Philadelphia game went 22.5 points under the projected point total of 210.5, while the New York game finished 14 points over the projected point total of 210.

Philadelphia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.256 (above their season average of 0.175) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.0 (below their season average of 24.4). For those same stats, Sacramento was 0.042 and 16.0, respectively. New York, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (20-24; 83.3 percent). New York’s Julius Randle had a good outing, recording 19 points and eight rebounds. Joel Embiid, meanwhile was a key piece for Philadelphia with 33 points and 16 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Simmons led the 76ers to a 109-104 victory. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 13 assists. The two teams combined to put up 213 points, which was just over the projected point total of 210, and Philadelphia was unable to cover as a 13-point favorite. One of Philadelphia’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while New York went 15 times.

Vegas is highly precise when setting the O/U total of 76ers games, with an even split between overs and unders. Philadelphia holds records of 12-6 straight up (SU) and 9-9 against the spread (ATS).

Knicks games tend to finish under the total (66.7 percent). Additionally, New York owns records of 4-14 SU and 9-9 ATS.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NBA’s top rebounding teams battle. The Knicks rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while Philadelphia ranks first in defensive rebounding percentage (83.1 percent).

Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks average 18.6 points off turnovers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The 76ers rank 15th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks fifth in assists per game (26.4) while New York ranks 28th (20.6).
  • The 76ers rank 11th in points in the paint per game (48.2) while the Knicks rank 29th (39.7).
  • Philadelphia ranks 13th in fast break points per game (13.6) while New York ranks 27th (10.7).
  • New York ranks eighth in steals per game (8.2) while Philadelphia ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • The 76ers rank first in three pointers allowed per game (26.8) while the Knicks rank 22nd (34.9).
  • The 76ers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (39.9) while the Knicks rank 14th (45.2).
  • New York allows the fourth-fewest blocks per game (3.9) while Philadelphia ranks fifth (4.1).
  • New York ranks first in second chance points per game (16.2) while Philadelphia ranks 20th (12.3).
  • When allowing less than 100 points, New York is 1-1 and Philadelphia is 6-0.
  • The Knicks are 4-9 when they score more than 100 points, while the 76ers are 10-3.
  • Philadelphia is 5-5 ATS on the road, while New York is 4-5 ATS at home.
  • The 76ers have 6 overs and 4 unders in 10 road games.
  • In 9 home games, the Knicks have 8 unders and 1 over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knicks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, New York has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Philadelphia has 3 unders, 1 over and 1 push.
  • During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 106.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
  • The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.7 for the season.