76ers vs. Knicks: NBA Playoffs Game 6 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – May 2, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 1, 2024

The New York Knicks lead 3-2 going into a deciding Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The 76ers are 3-point favorites for the game, which airs on TNT at 9:00 PM ET. The matchup has a 202 point total.

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76ers vs. Knicks Betting Odds

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76ers -3 202

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Injury Report as of May 2

76ers: Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Kai Jones: Out (Hamstring), Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee), Danuel House: Out (Foot), Joel Embiid: Questionable (Knee)

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), Bojan Bogdanovic: Out (Ankle), Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+3)
Total Pick Over (202)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Knicks Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
114.6 (15th) Points Scored 112.8 (19th)
111.5 (9th) Points Allowed 108.2 (2nd)
43.0 (19th) Rebounds 45.2 (5th)
11.0 (9th) Off. Rebounds 12.7 (1st)
12.1 (22nd) 3pt Made 13.2 (10th)
24.9 (24th) Assists 24.4 (29th)
11.3 (1st) Turnovers 12.2 (8th)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joel Embiid 39 34.7 11.0 5.6 1.2 1.7 1.4
Tyrese Maxey 70 25.9 3.7 6.2 1.0 0.5 3.0
Tobias Harris 70 17.2 6.5 3.1 1.0 0.7 1.3
Kelly Oubre Jr. 68 15.4 5.0 1.5 1.1 0.7 1.5
Buddy Hield 84 12.1 3.2 2.8 0.8 0.5 2.6

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 77 28.7 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Donte DiVincenzo 81 15.5 3.7 2.7 1.3 0.4 3.5
OG Anunoby 50 14.7 4.2 2.1 1.4 0.7 2.0
Alec Burks 66 10.4 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9
Josh Hart 81 9.4 8.3 4.1 0.9 0.3 1.0

Betting Trends

  • The 76ers have beaten the spread 48 times in 82 games.
  • Philadelphia has an ATS record of 28-13 as 3-point favorites or greater.
  • Out of 82 76ers games so far this year, 43 have hit the over.
  • Philadelphia’s games have had more than 202 points scored on 73 occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 202 points, and that’s 24.1 less than the average total in this season’s 76ers contests.
  • The Knicks have covered the spread 43 times in 82 games.
  • New York is 9-13-2 as a 3-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 82 Knicks games so far this year, 37 have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, 69 New York’s games have featured more than 202 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Knicks games this year (202) is 19.0 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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