New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 24/12/2022, 22:42  by Joseph King | Modified on 24/12/2022 at 22:42 in NBA Predictions

Christmas Day in the NBA kicks off its action packed schedule with the New York Knicks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan. The Knicks will be hoping to respond after back-to-back losses after falling to a 118-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls in their last outing on Friday. The results have New York now sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference with 18 wins and 15 defeats and also snapped a previous eight game winning streak. They face off against a Sixers team that is sitting just above them in the conference as Philly’s record of 19 wins and 12 losses gives them a two game lead over their opponents today. Philadelphia are one of the league’s hottest teams at the moment after a 119-114 home win over the Clippers means they have now won seven games in a row. 

Despite their excellent run of form, the 76ers were fortunate enough to have played the last seven games on their home court, all of which resulted in wins. It will be interesting to see how they respond to a road game here as Philadelphia remains below .500 as the visiting team this season with just five wins and seven defeats. Additionally, they’ll face off against a tough New York team that has won 12 of their 20 home games this season although they have dropped the last two at the Garden. Two of the league’s best defenses face off here with the Sixers ranking second in terms of opponent points per game and the Knicks ranking 11th. Expect a hard-nose game between two Eastern Conference rivals.