New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds, Picks & Predictions - Game 4
The second round of the NBA playoffs continue in earnest with an Eastern Conference battle as the third-seeded New York Knicks take on the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their best of seven series Friday night and we have you covered with our Knicks vs. 76ers prediction.
In Game 1 of the series, the Knicks rolled to a 137-98 triumph to draw first blood in the series Monday night. They easily covered the line as a 7.5-point favorite. New York took Game 2 108-102 at home Wednesday night. The 76ers covered the line as a 10.5-point underdog in that contest. We saw a change of venue for Game 3 but not a change in result. The Knicks earned a 108-94 road victory Friday night, giving them a 3-0 series edge. New York won outright as a 3.5-point underdog.
In the all-time playoff series between the teams, Philadelphia has won five of the nine previous series. The 76ers own a 23-19 advantage in head-to-head playoff victories. Let’s break down this Knicks vs. 76ers matchup.
Knicks Shooting to Finish Off Sweep
New York was down one starter while another was ailing and a third battling foul trouble. Despite all that, the Knicks won Game 3 comfortably and took a commanding 3-0 series advantage. In Game 3, New York got off to a slow start, trailing by 12 in the opening quarter before regrouping. The Knicks cut the margin to four after one quarter before rallying to lead by eight at the half. New York led the rest of the way en route to the win. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points and nine assists as one of four players in double figures in the victory.
In the postseason, the Knicks are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 117.8 points per contest entering this game. New York is 5th in the league in rebounding as they collect 44.4 rebounds per game. They are 3rd in the league in assists by dishing out 25.4 dimes per contest. The Knicks are 2nd in the league in scoring defense by allowing 99.6 points per contest. Jalen Brunson (28 points, 6.1 assists) is the team’s leading scorer. OG Anunoby (21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds) and Karl-Anthony Towns (17.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists) provide a good secondary punch for the Knicks in the playoffs.
New York is 1st in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 51.5% from the floor as a team. The Knicks are 6th in the league in threes per game as they knock down 11.8 triples a night. They are 2nd in three-point shooting by hitting 38.3% of their attempts from beyond the arc. New York is solid at the charity stripe, ranking 6th in the league by cashing in 76.9% of their attempts.
Key Injury Report for Knicks:
- Forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is questionable.
76ers Try to Stave Off Elimination
Philadelphia started Game 3 like a house of fire but couldn’t maintain that momentum Friday night. As a result, the 76ers find themselves down 3-0 and facing elimination. With their backs to the wall in the first round, they won three straight games to eliminate Boston. In Game 3, Philadelphia led 9-0 less than two minutes into the game and 20-8 midway through the first quarter. The 76ers mustered just 74 points over the final 42 minutes to wind up with the loss. Kelly Oubre Jr. led Philadelphia with 22 points and eight rebounds in the defeat.
In the playoffs, the 76ers are 11th in the league in scoring offense with 102 points per game. The 76ers are 14th in rebounding as they collect 38.8 rebounds per contest. They are 14th in assists by dishing out an average of 21 dimes a night. Philadelphia is tied for 9th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 109.9 points a contest. Tyrese Maxey is a solid option for the 76ers as he puts up 24.4 points and 6.1 assists per game this postseason. Joel Embiid (24 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists) and Paul George (17.3 points) are good secondary scoring options.
Philadelphia is 10th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 44.2% from the floor as a team. The 76ers are 8th in threes per game as they drain 11.4 triples a contest. They are 7th in three-point shooting by connecting on 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Philadelphia stands 3rd in the league in free throw shooting as they convert 80.2% of their attempts at the stripe.
Key Injury Report for 76ers:
- Center Joel Embiid (hip) is probable.
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While Philadelphia stared a 3-1 deficit in the face before dropping Boston in seven games, that series seems an eternity ago. It also feels like a completely different situation as the 76ers have been unable to slow the Knicks down. New York has won six straight playoff games entering this one. That includes a trio of road playoff contests, each by double figures. The Knicks rolled even with Towns scoring just eight points while recording five fouls in 26 minutes of action. As it stands, New York is rolling and the 76ers are stumbling. Therefore, look for the Knicks to close the series out with a road win here.
Our Prediction: Knicks -115 (DraftKings)
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