Knicks vs 76ers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 02, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers are +76 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 200.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | NSPA | MSG

The New York Knicks visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at +76 (-105).

The Knicks vs 76ers Over/Under is 201.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 45-39 against the spread, while the 76ers are 51-36 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+3.5 -115O 201.5 -105+125
Philadelphia 76ers +76 -105U 201.5 -115-150

76ers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Thursday‘s game with 63.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and 76ers.

76ers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.6% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 62 games (+18.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 81 games (+17.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 17 games (+12.65 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 away games (+10.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 77 games (+15.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 44 games (+13.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 44 games (+13.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 82 games (+13.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 68 games (+12.40 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 45-39 (+2.1 Units / 2.19% ROI).

  • 53-34 against the Moneyline (+14.05 Units / 6.46% ROI)
  • 40-47 against the Over for game total points (-11.7 Units / -12.23% ROI)
  • 47-40 against the Under for game total points (+3 Units / 3.13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 51-36 (+11.35 Units / 11.72% ROI).

  • 50-38 against the Moneyline (+8.3 Units / 3.69% ROI)
  • 47-41 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 1.96% ROI)
  • 41-47 against the Under for game total points (-10.7 Units / -11.05% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 77 games (-27.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 84 games (-25.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-22.35 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 44 games (-14.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 59 games (-13.30 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 91 games (-30.20 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 91 games (-23.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 91 games (-22.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 22 of their last 60 games (-20.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 74 games (-17.40 Units / -20% ROI)

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

Keys to the game – away

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

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: 76ers vs. KnicksThursday‘s Game, May 2

  • De’Anthony Melton (Philadelphia 76ers): Back, Out
  • KJ Martin (Philadelphia 76ers): Toe, Game Time Decision
  • Robert Covington (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Knee, Out
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out For Season
  • Charlie Brown (New York Knicks): Concussion, Out

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (2,665 points/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks have averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,998 assists/ 1,085 TOs) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,766 points/3,435 shots) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The 76ers averaged 1.38 points per shot (9,448 points/6,870 shots) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The 76ers have averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (984 turnovers/82 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The 76ers shot 83% from the free throw line (1,719/2,058) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (676 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The 76ers allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (118/405) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 34%

The 76ers averaged 7.7 steals per game (635 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The 76ers averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,822 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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