New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction – April 1, 2025

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) will take on the New York Knicks (47-27) for the fourth meeting this season and will battle on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. MyBookie shows the Knicks heavily favored with a point spread at -14.5 (-105).

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The 76ers have lost their last eight games and are 1-9 over their last 10. Their roster is full of injuries and they will continue to have struggles leading into the later end of the season. In their recent defeat, they came up short 127-109 against the Toronto Raptors.

Philadelphia had impressive first and third quarters, where they eclipsed the 30-point mark. However, a weak 18 point performance in the second quarter and allowing the Raptors to get over 30 points a quarter is what led to their demise. Lonnie Walker IV led with 23 points and seven assists.

The Raptors averaged 47.6 percent from the field and made 44.7 percent of their three point shots. The Sixers made 47.2 percent of their shots while connecting on just 27.6 percent from deep. The Sixers also turned it over 18 times, leading to 15 points for the Raptors.

The Sixers rank 25th in the league for averaging 109.8 points a game. Their defense ranks 21st for allowing 115.8 points a game to opposing teams. This negative margin does not offer them any breathing room, making each match difficult to win.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks have a good opportunity to make a playoff run, but they are having tough injuries at the wrong time of the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game win streak, with their recent one being a 110-93 outing over the Portland Trail Blazers.

New York had a slow second quarter that put them behind at halftime, but a much stronger second half on both ends of the floor led them to finding success at the end. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each dropped 28 points to lead the Knicks in scoring.

Portland made 43.7 percent of their shots and 25.0 percent of their threes. New York capitalized on 53.6 percent shooting overall and 40.0 percent from downtown. The Knicks also had better ball movement with 27 assists compared to the Trail Blazers’ 19, which led to better scoring opportunities.

The Knicks are averaging 116.4 points a game, ranking ninth in the league. Their defense has been allowing opposing teams to get 112.1 points per matchup, which ranks 10th. This spread is appealing in comparison to the Sixers’ output on both ends of the floor.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the best Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks betting odds available, with the Knicks as 14.5-point favorites. According to market predictions, they show the Knicks having a 91.3 percent chance of winning outright. The Knicks have been appealing despite their issues with injuries, so look for them to cover the spread.

Final Pick: New York Knicks -14.5 (-105)