Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks picks, predictions: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers and No. 2 seed New York Knicks play Saturday, April 20 in Game 1 their first-round 2024 NBA Playoffs series for the Eastern Conference.
The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. Pacific time (6 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ESPN (stream with Sling TV).
Who will win the game and take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Playoffs series?
Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.
The Knicks are a 2.5-point favorite over the 76ers in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
New York is -145 on the moneyline. Philadelphia is +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 208.5 points.
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ESPN: Knicks have a 55.9% chance to beat 76ers in Game 1
The site gives Philadelphia a 44.1% shot at defeating New York in the first game of the NBA Playoffs series.
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Sports Betting Dime: Knicks 112.1, 76ers 111.2
The site's formula predicts that the Knicks will edge the 76ers in Game 1 of their NBA postseason series on Saturday.
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Odds Trader: Knicks 107, 76ers 104
The site predicts that New York will edge Philadelphia in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 107-104.
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Vegas Insider: Bet the under in Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1
Michael Crosson writes: "There’s been a lot of noise surrounding the lack of fouls called in the NBA since the All-Star Break – and even more so in the Play-In Tournament, the officials let them play incredibly physical. This series likely won’t be any different. I expect a highly competitive series where points come at an absolute premium. And while ultimately, I trust the Sixers to make more shots when it matters most, the under still strikes me as the best play on a game-by-game basis in a series that has the makings of a rough-and-tumble, old school defensive battle."
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