The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers both look to be contenders in the Atlantic Division this season, with both teams above .500 through their first 10 games. In this matchup, the Knicks will look for a second straight victory against the Sixers this season, while the Sixers look for revenge for their first meeting. In our NBA betting predictions for Monday, we look at Knicks vs 76ers and give you our best bet.
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Knicks vs 76ers Betting Pick
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Why Bet The Knicks:
✅ The New York Knicks are on the second game of a back to back, but they rested starting point guard Kemba Walker on Sunday against the Cavaliers. Walker will be fresh for this game, and the Knicks shouldn’t be suffering from the ill effects of playing the night before thanks to their decision to spread minutes around in addition to keeping Walker out.
✅ New York demolished the Philadelphia 76ers in their first meeting this season. And while the Knicks were at home in that game, the Sixers also had Tobias Harris for that matchup. Harris is going to miss this rematch, as he tested positive for COVID-19 less than a week ago. The loss of Harris will outweigh the flipping of home court for this contest.
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✅ Philadelphia has won six straight games to move to 8-2 on the season, which makes betting against them tough to stomach for many bettors. But the Knicks are 4-1 straight up on the road this season and 2-0 straight up as road underdogs. The Knicks may not win the game but they should keep it tight as the healthier team.
New York Knicks
Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks have certainly cooled off in recent games, as they have come back down to earth somewhat after a 5-1 start. The Knicks have lost three of their last four games, including a loss on Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tonight, they play for the second straight night and look to get back on track against a Sixers team they beat once already this season.
If the Knicks are going to win against the Sixers here, they need to do a better job of defending the three-point line. There was a point on Sunday against the Cavaliers where the Knicks allowed Cleveland to make 12 of 15 three-point attempts in the second half, allowing the Cavs to pull away in that game. Philly has plenty of shooters of their own, and the Knicks have to guard them better than they did Cleveland’s shooters.
Philadelphia 76ers
Since losing to the Knicks early in the season, the Philadelphia 76ers have not lost a single basketball game. They have won six straight games to move to 8-2 on the season, moving to the top of the Atlantic Division standings as a result. But the Sixers will have to overcome some COVID-19 issues if they are going to avoid falling to the Knicks for a second time.
Philly will be without Tobias Harris for this game due to a positive COVID-19 test, with Matisse Thybulle also expected to miss out due to COVID protocol. Harris scored over 20 points against the Knicks in their first meeting, while Thybulle is a very strong defender. Without those two pieces, the Sixers could struggle against the Knicks once again.