76ers vs Knicks Picks & Odds: Sixers Seek Eighth Straight Win In Christmas Clash

The New York Knicks (18-15, 17-14-2) host the Philadelphia 76ers (19-12, 19-12) on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden. Philadelphia comes into the contest on a seven-game win streak – find out if the visitors can extend their run or if the hosts can pull of a Christmas miracle in our 76ers vs Knicks prediction.

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76ers vs Knicks Sportsbook Odds

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The 76ers opened as the ?-point favorite on the road with the total set at ? points. The UNDER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between the two teams while Philadelphia is 18-2 in its last 20 games versus New York – a huge edge to the visitors for your 76ers vs Knicks prediction.

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Harden Has Historic Night As Sixers Beat Clips

The Sixers kept their win streak alive on Friday with a 119-114 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Joel Embiid had a big night with 44 points while James Harden posted 20 points, 21 assists and 11 rebounds for a triple-double. Harden’s 21 assists established a career high while tying Wilt Chamberlain and Maurice Cheeks for the franchise single-game record.

Philadelphia’s offense has taken a huge step during its seven-game win streak, averaging 120.1 points per contest over that span. Embiid has been a man on a mission, leading the team in scoring in 11 straight outings while scoring 35 point per game in December. Embiid’s 33 points per game on the season also leads all players in the NBA.

DeRozan’s Buzzer Beater Helps Bulls Top Knicks

The Knicks lost a heartbreaker on Friday as DeMar DeRozan put the Chicago Bulls up 118-117 with less than a second on the clock to steal the win. DeRozan finished with 25 points and 10 assists while Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 33 points. RJ Barrett scored 44 and Julius Randle (29 points, 12 rebounds) posted a double-double but only two others finished in double digits for the Knicks.

After starting December with an eight-game win streak, New York has now dropped two consecutive contests and could be facing a third straight defeat with a tough matchup on Christmas. Randle has been the Knicks’ top performer this month, averaging a team-high 25.6 points per game and scoring 25-plus in seven of his last nine outings.

76ers vs Knicks Picks & Insights

76ers Keys To Win:

The Sixers have found their rhythm over the last couple weeks with Embiid, Harden and Tobias Harris combining for over about 75 points per game. Harris is averaging nearly 20 points per game on his own in December which has given a nice boost to a team that’s missing its second-leading scorer on the season, Tyrese Maxey. If that trio can keep it up, they should be able to outscore the Knicks.

Knicks Keys To Win:

The Knicks don’t have the same star power as the 76ers but they’ve actually been the better offensive team this season, ranking just outside the top 10 at 114.4 points per game. If New York can muster a strong all-around performance like we’ve seen all month long, they’ll give Philly a good run for their money.

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