Since the loss of C Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers have imploded. Philadelphia was a top contender for the Eastern Conference title before Embiid’s injury. Embiid is indeed scheduled to return in time for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. But until then the 76ers will be at a distinct NBA betting disadvantage. On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks will host the 76ers. The big question is if oddsmakers will inflate the price so high that the 76ers attract bargain hunters. Linemakers know that the public is avoiding Philadelphia without Embiid.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| 76ers | +6 -110 | 208½ -110 | +195 |  |
| Knicks | -6 -110 | 208½ -110 | -245 | |
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Philadelphia 76ers Team Overview
The Philadelphia 76ers are 35-28 straight up, 33-29-1 against the spread, and 34-28-1 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Philadelphia has covered two out of their last ten games. While the 76ers have gone under the total in seven of its previous ten matchups. Concurrently, Philadelphia is 7th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Philadelphia is 14 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Philadelphia has NBA metrics of 13th for scoring offense, 20th for field goal percentage, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the 76ers have NBA metrics of 14th for scoring defense, 17th for field goal percentage permitted, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding.
First among Philadelphia scorers is the injured C Joel Embiid, with 35.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Thus, his absence leaves a huge void. PG Tyrese Maxey averaged 26.0 points and 6.3 assists per contest.
New York Knicks Team Overview
The New York Knicks are 37-26 straight up, 32-29-2 against the spread, and 24-39 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, New York has covered three out of their last eight games. While the Knicks have gone under the total in one of its previous eight matchups. Concurrently, New York is 4th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York is 12 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
New York has NBA metrics of 21st for scoring offense, 25th for field goal percentage, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage, 14th for free throw percentage, and 5th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Knicks have NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring defense, 16th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
First among New York scorers is PG Jalen Brunson, with 27.2 points and 6.5 assists per game. PF Julius Randle averages 24.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
76ers at Knicks SBG Free Pick
Overall, Philadelphia got the cash in only six of its last 17 meetings with the Knicks. Just five of the last 16 meetings in this series went over the total. Specifically in New York, the Sixers paid in only two of their last five visits against the Knicks. Seven of the last nine meetings in this series at Madison Square Garden went under the total. New York will carry an enhanced price, but Philadelphia has not provided any profits with its enhanced prices.
76ers at Knicks SBG Best Bet: New York Knicks.