The Knicks will travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Tuesday night in their second intradistrict game.
It hasn't been a smooth season for the visiting team so far, going 4-5 with a 132-121 loss to the Pacers.
The 76ers defeated the Hornets 107-105 in overtime, ending their losing streak at five.
By the way, all of Philadelphia's wins this season have come in overtime. The good news for the 76ers is that star center Joel Embiid is scheduled to make his season debut against the Knicks.
Knicks vs 76ers odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| knicks | -3 (-110) | -154 | o212.5 (-112) |
| 76ers | +3 (-110) | +130 | u212.5 (-108) |
Embiid's return should help a Philadelphia team that ranks 27th in offense with 107.4 points per 100 possessions.
Philadelphia is particularly weak on perimeter defense, ranking 28th in opponent 3-point percentage (37.8 percent).
It's worth noting that the Knicks are shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc. This is the third-best mark in the league.
Although these teams rank below 27th in terms of pace, this matchup still has high-scoring potential. While the Knicks have an advantage on the perimeter, the 76ers have a knack for getting to the line, averaging the third-most free throw attempts (27.2).
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That number should go up even more if Embiid returns to the team, perhaps leading to a dream scenario for over bettors. That means more opportunities for the 76ers to score with the clock stopped.
My model predicts the total to be closer to 223, and the over's 212.5 is plenty of value.
THE Pick: Over 212.5 (-112, FanDuel)
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