Knicks vs. 76ers prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 20

The New York Knicks will go up against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are currently small 4-point favorites over the 76ers. A 208.5-point over/under has been set for the game.

Here's everything you need to know about the Knicks-76ers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. 76ers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: ESPN

Knicks vs. 76ers Prediction

ATS Pick: Knicks (- 4)
O/U Pick: Over (208.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 115 - 76ers 109

Knicks vs. 76ers Betting Insights

• The Knicks and their opponent have combined to score over 208.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 58 of 82 games this season.
• This year, 67 of the 76ers' 82 games have had a combined total higher than 208.5 points scored.
• The Knicks and 76ers average 18.9 more points between them than the over/under of 208.5 for this matchup.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 11.2 more points per game, 219.7, than this matchup's over/under of 208.5 points.
• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 47 games this year and has walked away with the win 36 times (76.6%) in those games.
• Philadelphia has been chosen as underdogs in 30 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (30%) in those games.
• New York has a 3-1 record in the last four head-to-head meetings with Philadelphia.
• The Knicks also have a 3-1 record against the spread when facing the 76ers.
• The 76ers have covered for 10 consecutive games against the point spread, and were favored in six of those contests.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 214.4 points over its last 10 games, 5.9 more than the 208.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Knicks are 43-36-3 this year.
• This season, New York has an against the spread record of 19-14-1 in its 34 games as a favorite of 4 points or more.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the over/under in 46.3% of their opportunities this year (38 times over 82 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks average just 1.3 more points per game (112.8) than the 76ers give up (111.5).
• New York has a 31-14 record against the spread and a 35-10 record overall when scoring more than 111.5 points.
• The Knicks make 46.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 76ers have allowed to their opponents (46.8%).
• Against the spread, the Knicks have fared worse at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 22 times in 41 road games.
• New York has exceeded the total less consistently at home, hitting the over in 16 of 41 home matchups (39%). In away games, it has hit the over in 22 of 41 games (53.7%).
• At home, the Knicks have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 24-6 (.800). In road games, they are 12-5 (.706) as a moneyline favorite.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson puts up 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Josh Hart posts 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 8.3 boards per contest.
• Donte DiVincenzo posts 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Julius Randle averages 24 points, 5 assists and 9.2 rebounds.
• Isaiah Hartenstein averages 7.8 points, 2.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds.

Knicks Player Props

76ers Recent Trends

• The 76ers are 10-0 against the spread and 8-2 overall over their past 10 games.
• Philadelphia and its opponents have combined to score an average of 217.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 8.5 more than the 208.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the 76ers' 82 games this year, they have 48 wins against the spread.
• Philadelphia has an ATS record of 12-8-1 in its 21 games as an underdog of 4 points or more this season.
• 76ers games this season have gone over the total in 41 of 82 opportunities (50%).
• The 76ers put up an average of 114.6 points per game, 6.4 more points than the 108.2 the Knicks give up to opponents.
• Philadelphia has put together a 40-13 ATS record and a 41-13 overall record in games it scores more than 108.2 points.
• The 76ers' 46.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Knicks have allowed to their opponents.
• The 76ers' winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .585. They are 24-16-1 ATS on their home court and 24-16-0 on the road.
• Philadelphia's games have finished above the over/under 48.8% of the time at home (20 of 41), and 51.2% of the time on the road (21 of 41).
• As moneyline favorites, the 76ers have won a lower percentage of games at home (22-9) than away (15-4).

76ers Recent Stats

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest. He's also sinking 45% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with 3 triples per game (ninth in NBA).
• On a per-game basis, Joel Embiid gets the 76ers 34.7 points, 11 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocked shots.
• Tobias Harris is averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. He is making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.3 treys per contest.
• Buddy Hield gives the 76ers 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while posting 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Kelly Oubre Jr. gets the 76ers 15.4 points, 5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while delivering 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.

76ers Player Props

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