The Knicks face a struggling 76ers team with injuries, making for an intriguing betting opportunity this Wednesday night
New York: The Knicks are set to play the 76ers, who are dealing with a lot of injuries. The Sixers just lost two games in a row, and things aren’t looking good for them.
Philly started the season rough but had a brief recovery. Now, they’ve lost six out of their last eight games, including a tough one against the Thunder.
Joel Embiid, their star player, has been out for five games with a foot sprain. Tyrese Maxey is also hurt, and Paul George has barely played this season. This makes it a much easier game for the Knicks than expected.
The odds show the Knicks favored by six points. The Sixers are struggling, sitting at 15-23, which puts them out of playoff contention if the season ended today.
They also have the worst record against the spread in the NBA, which means they’re not meeting expectations even with all the injuries.
Even if all their stars were healthy, I’d still back the Knicks, especially since they’ve had an extra day to rest. The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games, but they had a nine-game winning streak before that.
So, betting on the Knicks to cover the spread seems like a solid choice. No matter who plays for the 76ers, I think the Knicks will handle them pretty easily.
The play: Knicks spread -6 (-110, Caesars)
