76ers vs. Knicks Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) vs. New York Knicks (47-27)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • 76ers: 8-game losing streak, coming off a 127-109 home loss to Toronto.

  • Knicks: Won 4 of their last 5, coming off a 110-93 win over Portland.

Head-to-Head:

New York has been dominant, winning 5 of their last 6 matchups against Philadelphia. The 76ers have been struggling on both ends of the court, while the Knicks have been efficient offensively and solid at home.

Philadelphia 76ers Breakdown:

The 76ers are on an 8-game losing streak and have been underperforming. They rank 27th in offensive efficiency and 24th in defensive efficiency, which has contributed to their poor form. Despite the struggles, Lonnie Walker IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino have been bright spots, with Walker leading the team in their most recent loss with 23 points.

Key Players:

  • Lonnie Walker IV: 23 points, 7 assists

  • Jalen Hood-Schifino: 18 points off the bench

  • Rocky Council IV: 17 points, 11 rebounds

New York Knicks Breakdown:

The Knicks are sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and are 5th in offensive efficiency. Despite being without Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, and Cameron Payne, the Knicks have been playing well, with Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby stepping up offensively. The Knicks are also averaging 116.4 PPG, which should pose a challenge to the 76ers' defense.

Key Players:

  • Mikal Bridges: 28 points vs. Portland

  • OG Anunoby: 28 points vs. Portland

  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 10 points, 11 rebounds

Betting Trends:

Philadelphia 76ers:

  • 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games.

  • Over in 12 of their last 15 games.

  • 0-8 SU in their last 8 games.

New York Knicks:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.

  • Over in 4 of their last 5 games.

  • 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 118 – Philadelphia 76ers 104

Our Best Bet:

New York Knicks -14.5 (-110)

Given the 76ers' struggles and New York's dominance at home, the Knicks should win comfortably and cover the spread.

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