A Breakdown of Knicks vs 76ers Matchup: Odds, Player Props, and Picks for November 12th

• The Knicks and 76ers meet on Tuesday in the first day of NBA Cup play
• Joel Embiid is slated to make his season debut for the struggling Sixers (2-7)
• Below, see the Knicks vs 76ers odds, player props, and picks for Nov. 11

Three weeks into the NBA season, it’s safe to say neither the New York Knicks (4-5, 2-4 away) nor Philadelphia 76ers (2-7, 1-3 home) – two playoff teams from last season – are where they thought they would be. As they get set to square off at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night, oddsmakers have established the visitors as slight favorites in the Knicks vs 76ers odds.

Knicks vs 76ers Odds

Despite the return of Joe Embiid to the lineup tonight for the Sixers, the visiting Knicks are three-point road chalk and -162 moneyline favorites in Tuesday’s NBA odds.

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As Embiid returns to the lineup, the hard-luck Sixers lose leading scorer Tyrese Maxey, who suffered a hamstring strain last Wednesday. The 76ers are 1-1 in their last two games while missing both Maxey and Embiid, losing to the Lakers on the road (116-106) and beating the Hornets (107-105 OT) for their first home win of the season.

The Knicks defeated the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs last year, four games to two. After finishing a disappointing seventh in the East, Philadelphia had to go the Play-In Tournament route just to reach the first round.

The Knicks underwent serious lineup alterations in the offseason, parting ways with oft-injured Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo while bringing in Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the latter of whom joins fellow Villanova products Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart on the 2024-25 Knicks.

Early returns haven’t been great. The Knicks are just 4-5, have only won back-to-back games once, and have yet to beat a team that’s over .500.

NYK vs PHI Player Props

The NBA player props for Tuesday list Jalen Brunson with a game-high point total of 25.5. With leading-scorer Tyrese Maxey (27.6 PPG) out, Joel Embiid has the highest total for the Sixers at 24.5. Oddsmakers clearly expect limited minutes from the Philly center, who averaged what would have been an NBA-best 34.7 PPG last year, but he didn’t qualify for the leaderboards due to missing 43 games.

NY Knicks vs PHI 76ers Predictions

With Embiid’s health and minutes a questions, oddsmakers are taking a very pessimistic approach to the Sixers on Tuesday. But the Knicks haven’t done nearly enough with their new roster to deserve to be three-point road chalk at the Sixers with Embiid in the lineup. Paul George, who’s only played four games for Philly this year, looked nearly 100% last time out, posting a line of 15 points, nine assists, three rebounds, and two steals in the OT victory against Charlotte. He’s more than capable of taking on an increased scoring load with Maxey out.

The Sixers went 54-28 at home over the last two seasons, and this is a great spot to back them at sizable plus-money as home underdogs.

• 76ers moneyline (+136)
• Embiid over 24.5 points (-120)

Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 12-11 (+1.92 units). All wagers one unit unless stated otherwise.

The New York Knicks will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 12th in what is sure to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference rivals. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs so far this season, making this game a crucial one for both sides.

As of now, the odds for the game are in favor of the 76ers, who are currently listed as 6.5-point favorites. This means that oddsmakers believe the 76ers have a strong chance of winning the game by at least 7 points. The over/under for the game is set at 215 points, indicating that oddsmakers expect a relatively low-scoring affair.

When it comes to player props, there are several options to consider for this game. For the Knicks, Julius Randle is always a solid choice for player props, as he has been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season. Look for Randle to put up solid numbers in points, rebounds, and assists in this game.

On the 76ers side, Joel Embiid is always a player to watch when it comes to player props. Embiid is one of the most dominant big men in the league and can put up big numbers on any given night. Look for Embiid to have a strong performance in this game, especially against a Knicks team that has struggled to defend against opposing centers.

As for picks for this game, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of any NBA game with certainty. However, based on recent performances and matchups, it seems likely that the 76ers will come out on top in this game. With Embiid leading the way, the 76ers should be able to take advantage of the Knicks’ weaknesses and secure a victory.

Overall, this matchup between the Knicks and 76ers promises to be an exciting one for fans of both teams. With plenty of talent on both sides and playoff implications on the line, this game is one that should not be missed. Be sure to tune in on November 12th to see how it all plays out.