Scott East Conf NBA P/O **GAME OF THE YEAR**
- Handicapper
- Scott Rickenbach
- League
- NBA
- Competition
- New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Time
- 04/25/2024 07:30 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 (-110)
(DraftKings)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- Rotation #528: NBA Thursday Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 vs New York Knicks @ 7:30 ET - If the Knicks had Julius Randle this would like be a sweep. However, as it stands now, the Sixers might win just one game. In my mind however, this is absolutely the game that happens. Philadelphia is angry about the way the final 30 seconds of that debacle played out in New York Monday when the Sixers had a 5 point lead evaporate and there were some questionable officiating moments. In any event, Philly found a way to lose that game but there are a couple of keys here as to why the Sixers should bounce back for a huge win in this one. The extra rest is huge for Philly as Embiid still trying to recover. Having 2 full off days between games is a big plus for the Sixers to rest up both mentally and physically. Also, other than Embiid and red hot All-Star Maxey, Philly did not get enough from their players in New York. Secondary role players - those outside of Philadelphia's big 1-2 punch - are likely to be much more comfortable on their home floor. I see the Sixers getting better shooting and better overall play from some of the key supporting cast. At the same time, the determination and effort of Embiid and Maxey is going to be off the charts here. Philadelphia's backs are against the wall now and they are angry. This is a can't lose game for Philly. Of course that does not always translate to a win but in this case, per all of the above, I would say the situation strongly favors a big Philly win. The Knicks have not shot all that well either and that was in New York. But Philly is fully capable of lighting it up with hot shooting when they are at home and it will be a raucous crowd here as well. Sixers poised to win this by double digits. The 76ers are 7-2 SU the last 9 times they have entered a game off B2B losses and all 7 wins were by at least a 6 point margin! This is the Sixers Game of the Year and you should see them play one of their best games of the season with intense defense and a much stronger shooting performance on their home floor. PHILADELPHIA -4.5
