Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Game 1 Prediction For 4/20/2024

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Overview

• Date: April 20, 2024
• Venue: Madison Square Garden
• Spread: Philadelphia 76ers 3 (-110), New York Knicks -3 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 209
• Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers 135, New York Knicks -155

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Philadelphia 76ers - 41%
• New York Knicks - 59%

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers (48-35) are set to face off against the New York Knicks (50-32) in an exciting matchup between divisional rivals in Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff series. This game, taking place on Saturday night at 6:00 PM ET, will be held at Madison Square Garden, the home arena of the Knicks.

Both teams will enter this game with extra motivation, as the rivalry between them adds significance to the matchup, while they look to set the tone for the rest of this series. The 76ers, coming off a 105-104 victory over the Miami Heat in their last game, have the advantage of three days' rest. This extra time off could contribute to their chances of winning the game. On the other hand, the Knicks, who defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-119 in their previous outing, have had six days of rest, which may work in their favor.

According to the odds, the Knicks are considered a slight favorite at home. The current spread for the game is Knicks -3.0, with a moneyline of -150 for the Knicks and +130 for the 76ers. Based on these odds, the 76ers have an implied win probability of 41%, while the Knicks have a 59% implied win probability.

Both teams enter this game on hot streaks, with the 76ers winning their last nine consecutive games and the Knicks winning their last five consecutive games. As a result, this matchup promises to be highly competitive and captivating for fans and bettors alike.

For those looking to place player prop bets, Joel Embiid's points have emerged as the most popular betting market for this game. The Over/Under for Embiid's points is currently set at 29.5, with the Over option priced at -120. Sharp bettors believe that the Over offers value, suggesting that it may be mispriced.

As the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks take the court, the stage is set for an intense battle between these divisional rivals. With both teams in good form and extra motivation on the line, this game has all the ingredients for an exciting and closely contested matchup.

Pick and Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers 99.78 - New York Knicks 103.23

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