Knicks vs. 76ers line, picks: Advanced computer NBA model releases selections for Friday night showdown
SportsLine's projection model generated selections for Friday's matchup between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers
The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers for an Atlantic Division matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the 76ers as 6-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 233 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).
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The model knows the Knicks have elite traits on defense. New York allows only 20.9 free throw attempts per game, ranking in the top five of the NBA. The Knicks are also excellent on the defensive glass, securing 73.0% of missed shots and allowing only 12.8 second-chance points per game. New York also gives up only 47.1 points in the paint per game this season.
The model also knows the 76ers have an elite offensive profile. Philadelphia is scoring more than 120 points per 100 possessions this season, ranking in the top four of the NBA in overall efficiency. The 76ers are also leading the league with 27.1 free throw attempts per game, and Philadelphia converts more than 84% of free throw attempts. Philadelphia also has the reigning NBA MVP in Joel Embiid, who leads the NBA in scoring so far this season.
Now, it has set its sights on Knicks vs. 76ers. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.
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