76ers vs Knicks Prop Betting Preview and Odds March 2
76ers vs Knicks Betting Preview
WagerTalk prop betting specialist Andy Lang offers his 76ers vs Knicks preview for Wednesday, March 2. At the time of posting, Philadelphia has opened as a 10.5-point home favorite over their Eastern Conference rivals, with the total sitting at 223 points.
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| Wednesday, March 2 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Philadelphia 76ers -10.5 vs New York Knicks |
| Total: | 223 Points |
| Game Time: | 7:40pm ET / 4:40pm PT |
| Arena: | Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia |
| TV: | ESPN |
76ers vs Knicks Analysis
The failing Knicks start a seven-game road trip tonight in Philly to face the new-look 76ers, and we will be looking at this game through the prop betting markets. Numbers below are from DraftKings with the exception of the FanDuel same-game parlay.
76ers vs Knicks Team Totals
The Knicks have a team total of 105.5 while the 76ers sit at 117.5, and I find the Philly total low. They put up 133 against Minnesota and 125 against the Knicks in their two games since the break with Harden, and what’s startling is the free throw numbers. Philly has made 30 and 39 free throws the last two games, and if they’re going to score 30 points when the clock isn’t running this team total screams over.
The Knicks put up 109 against Philly but got blown out in the fourth quarter again scoring only 20 points on Sunday. We have the same lineups tonight as we did on the 27th, but I can’t trust the Knicks to get over their point total so I’ll just stick with Philly.
Recommendation: Philadelphia 76ers’ Team Total Over 117.5 Points
76ers vs Knicks Player Props
Julius Randle was amazing for us before the all-star break hitting his points + rebounds + assists over in eight-straight games, but he’s fizzled in the two games since his return going under in both games. There rumblings that he was putting on a show trying to get traded before the deadline, and he didn’t get traded so now his effort level has plummeted. I can see that…I’ll take his under 36.5 points + rebounds + assists as he’s had 33 and 27 the last two games.
Barrett has absorbed some of the production that Randle has left on the table as he’s gone for 46 and 24 points the last two games. His point total is 22.5 tonight, I’ll take the over as he got to 24 points last game while hitting zero three-pointers and only going 9-22 from the field.
My favorite play tonight is Joel Embiid over 30.5 points. He’s gone for 34 and 37 points with Harden on the team, and he’s an incredible 34-for-40 from the free throw line in those games. He should have another big game tonight.
Recommendation: Joel Embiid Over 30.5 Points
76ers vs Knicks Same-Game Parlay
- James Harden 10+ Assists
- Joel Embiid 25+ Points
- Alt Spread 76ers -3.5
Harden has had 12 and 16 assists in his two games with Philly. I spoke about Embiid’s point total above, and if I like him to get 30+ tonight, I certainly like him to reach this 25-point mark. I see a big win for Philadelphia tonight against a slumping Knicks squad.
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