Knicks vs 76ers Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (Philly Starts Off With a Win in Las Vegas)

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Saturday with an intriguing matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Cox Pavilion.

Knicks vs 76ers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, NV
• Coverage: NBA TV

Basketball fans will get their first look at a Knicks' Summer League roster that features the likes of Trevor Keels and Race Thompson on Saturday. Meanwhile, the 76ers' group has had some time to gel as the team played with intensity during three Summer League games in Salt Lake City (1-2 record).

Knicks vs 76ers Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: NYK: (+104) | PHI: (-128)
• Spread: NYK: +1.5 (-108) | PHI: -1.5 (-112)
• Total: 185.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The 76ers enter this contest as slight favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 5 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 184.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.

Knicks vs 76ers Betting Trends

• Philadelphia posted a 1-2 record in the 2023 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League.
• New York posted a 3-2 record in the 2022 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• Philadelphia has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
• New York has made one NBA Summer League finals appearance in 2022.

Knicks vs 76ers Prediction & Pick

Look for the Knicks to take some time to perfect their strategy and playmaking skills on Saturday as it's been a while since many of these players have taken part in a legitimate game. That bodes well for the 76ers' chances of earning a win considering they are not afraid to play with pace and excitement.

After all, Philadelphia is averaging 95.7 points across three Summer League games as players like Jaden Springer and Terquavion Smith continue to ball out. Defense is what head coach Nick Nurse's team lacks right now, so making adjustments will likely be the difference between winning and losing.

New York doesn't have enough talent to overcome a lack of playing time, so I'll back the 76ers here.

Final Score Prediction: Knicks: 90 | 76ers: 97

Knicks vs 76ers Best Bet

Sticking with the 76ers to cover a 1.5-point spread is the best bet. Philadelphia was one bucket away from beating the Grizzlies in a 94-92 loss, put up 104 points in a win over the Jazz and outscored the Thunder by 15 in the second half to turn a blowout into a close game. If anything, the 76ers know how to battle and now get to face a team that has yet to play. Philly is chomping at the bit for a victory.

Bet: Philadelphia 76ers -1.5 (-112)

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