Henry Roldán
The NBA Christmas Day starts this Sunday with a very interesting game in the Eastern Conference as the 76ers vs Knicks meet ech other on the court.
Philadelphia is currently going through a good moment, winning its seventh consecutiive game when they defeated the Clippers 114-119 on Friday. Meanwhile, New York fell for the second time in a row,being defeated 118-117 by the Bulls.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the best preview of the incredible game between the Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks .
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the 76ers vs Knicks gNBA Regular Season Game on December 25, 2022.
- Where: Madison Square Garden – New York City, New York.
- When: Sunday, December 25, 2022, 12:00 PM E.T.
Odds provided by BetMGM.
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Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
- Regular season record: 19-12.
- Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (-130).
- Over/Under: 218.5.
The 76ers continue to climb up the standings in the Eastern Conference after attaining their seventh consecutive victory, all of which they have achieved during a home stay that they finished remaining undefeated.
In fact, the Philadelphia team has not lost since it begun playing at home, and that has given them good ground before starting, against the Knicks, a four-game stretch to be played as visitors.
Against the Clippers, the top scorer was Joel Embiid, who finished with 41 points, while James Harden contributed with a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 21 assists.
The defense has been the key to this team, as in four of its last five games it has not conceded more than 106 points to its opponents, and as itis the team with the second lowest points allowed in the campaign, with an average of 107.4 points per game.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular season record: 18-15.
- Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (+110).
- Over/Under: 218.5.
After attaining eight consecutive wins, the Knicks fell for the second game in a row on Friday after DeMar DeRozan scored the game-winning basket with one second left on the clock.
The 118 points allowed to the Bulls was the second highest total in the last ten games, during which they held their opponents below 100 points on five occasions.
Part of the Knicks’ resurgence is their defensive improvement, something that now ranks them at 11th place in the league, with an average of 111.7 points allowed per game.
Offensively, they are still among the worst in the league in field goal percentage and long distance shooting, but as long as they manage to slow down their rival’s offense, the 114.4 points they average per game will be enough.
JefeBet Prediction
History tells us that this Sunday’s game between the 76ers vs Knicks should result in a score below the point line, something that has happened in five of the last six games in New York, and in six of the last eight meetings between the two teams.
However, recent history suggests that Madison Square Garden will not only feature a fairly evenly matched Christmas showdown, but also the clash of two teams that in four of their last eight games have scored more than 115 points to their opponents.
Prediction: Over (PHI 112 – NY 108).
