Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks 2/5/2023 Odds, Picks and Predictions
Madison Square Garden will play host to a Sunday evening showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. The 76ers, boasting a 34-17 record, sit just 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, riding a hot streak of nine wins in their last ten games.
In their latest victory, a 137-125 road win against the San Antonio Spurs, All-Star center Joel Embiid shone with a game-high 33 points on 10-of-18 shooting, ten rebounds, and four assists. Maxey’s 25-point performance off the bench and James Harden’s 16 points and eight assists contributed to the 76ers’ success. As a team, they shot 52 percent from the field, including 13 three-pointers, and dominated the game with a 47-point second quarter and a 23-point lead in the third.
- Philadelphia is 17-3 SU in their last 20 matches with the Knicks.
- The Philadelphia 76ers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
- The 76ers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against New York.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks 2/5/2023 Odds, Picks and Predictions
The New York Knicks are seeking a spark as they’ve dropped seven of their last ten contests and eye potential moves ahead of the trade deadline. In a recent outing, the Knicks mounted a comeback against the LA Clippers, outscoring them by 15 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime before ultimately falling 134-128. The Knicks (28-26) recorded 30 assists on 45 made field goals and shot 48 percent from the field.
PG Jalen Brunson shined with a team-leading 41 points on 14-for-19 shooting and seven assists while All-Star Power forward Julius Randle contributed 28 points (10-18 FG), 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Despite the strong efforts of Brunson and Randle, the Knicks came up short against the Clippers, shooting 47 percent overall and 18-of-40 from beyond the arc, in a game where they erased a 17-point deficit but couldn’t secure the victory in overtime, where the Clippers put up 19 points.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York’s last 12 matches with the 76ers.
- The New York Knicks are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games at home.
- New York are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks. The NBA pick for this game is the LA Clippers. Los Angeles will be underappreciated after losing to Milwaukee in a game that it blatantly ought to win. In six of their last seven matches, including five of their last six away games, the Clippers covered the spread. With George back on the floor, they are a different team, but the market did not fully take that into account, making them a profitable choice. The LA Clippers will win to a predicted score of
NBA Starting Time: 6:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, NY
Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -5.5
NBA Totals: 229.5
