Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 25, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers (19-12) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (18-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
  • Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 12:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on ABC & ABC

The Philadelphia 76ers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in New York.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The 76ers vs Knicks Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the 76ers are 19-12 against the spread, while the Knicks are 17-14 against the spread.


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76ers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Philadelphia 76ers O
New York Knicks U

Knicks vs 76ers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Sunday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the 76ers and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+15.08 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 67 games (+13.63 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 49 games (+10.66 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 41 away games (+8.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 46 of their last 69 games (+22.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 83 games (+21.68 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 59 games (+17.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 60 games (+16.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+14.10 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 19-12 (+5.75 Units / 16.84% ROI).

  • 19-12 against the Moneyline (-3.35 Units / -4.88% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 17-14 (+1.65 Units / 4.55% ROI).

  • 18-15 against the Moneyline (+1.05 Units / 2.12% ROI)
  • 15-17 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.19% ROI)
  • 17-15 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 83 games (-32.44 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 61 games (-17.94 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 31 games at home (-17.62 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-17.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 79 games (-17.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 84 games (-18.90 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 93 games (-18.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 92 games (-18.83 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 91 games (-17.41 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 29 of their last 61 games (-17.31 Units / -19% ROI)

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Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The 76ers are 16-4 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The 76ers are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The 76ers are 19-9 (.679) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers are 31-24 (.564) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

Injury Report: Knicks vs. 76ersSunday‘s Game, Dec. 25

  • Obi Toppin (Knicks): Toppin is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Tyrese Maxey (76ers): 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Maxey will be out at least a couple more weeks.

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,035 free throw attempts/6,840 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have a 28% free throw rate (2,221 free throw attempts/7,814 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (105 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The 76ers have 24.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (497 blocks/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The 76ers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (494 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The 76ers have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/14 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The 76ers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (447 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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