Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks picks, predictions: Who wins NBA Playoffs series?
The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers and No. 2 seed New York Knicks play in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the Eastern Conference starting Saturday, April 20.
Who will win the series and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals?
Check out these NBA Playoffs series picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.
The 76ers are -114 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Knicks are -106.
The 76ers winning in six games is at +360 in odds for the outcome of the series. Philadelphia is +650 to win in five games and also +6540 to win in seven games. It is +900 to sweep the Knicks.
The Knicks are +450 to take the series in seven games, +450 to win it in seven games, +500 to win in seven and +1100 to sweep the 76ers.
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NBA.com: Knicks will beat 76ers in seven games
Steve Aschburner writes: "The casual analysis of New York is that, like every Tom Thibodeau-coached team before this one, it plays harder during the regular season than many opponents. That edge fades when those rivals dial up to playoff intensity and Thibs’ groups seem to lack an extra gear. But with Anunoby to put out fires – they were 20-3 when he played – and Brunson as the little engine that does, the Knicks should be glad they outworked their way to the high seed. Home-court advantage at MSG could make the difference in a series ripe to go the max."
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Action Network: Spread favors 76ers in NBA Playoffs series vs. Knicks
The site puts Philadelphia at -1.5 in the series spread, with New York at +1.5.
Play Picks: Bet the Knicks to take series vs. 76ers
It writes: "The Knicks are 43-36-3 against the spread this year. New York is 23-14-1 as 2.5-point favorites or more. Out of 82 Knicks games so far this season, 37 have hit the over."
Sportsnaut: Knicks will defeat 76ers in seven games
Vincent Frank writes: "Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson. More Jalen Brunson. The NBA MVP candidate has been absolutely nothing less than ridiculous since March 14. That 16-game span has seen him average 34.8 points and 7.4 assists on 49% shooting. Unfortunately for the New York Knicks, Julius Randle is lost for the remainder of the season. That will impact them big time moving forward."
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