Knicks vs 76ers NBA Odds: Embiid Returns as Underdog Hosts New York (Nov. 12)
The New York Knicks (4-5) face the Philadelphia 76ers (2-7) at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night (7:40 pm ET) in NBA Cup action. The Knicks enter as 3-point road favorites despite Joel Embiid's return to the lineup.
Knicks player during NBA game action
Key Game Factors:
- Joel Embiid returns but Tyrese Maxey (27.6 PPG) is out with a hamstring strain
- Knicks are just 4-5 and haven't beaten a team over .500 this season
- Sixers are 54-28 at home over the last two seasons
- Paul George looked strong in his last game with 15 points, 9 assists
Player Props:
- Jalen Brunson: 25.5 points (over/under)
- Joel Embiid: 24.5 points (over/under)
Best Betting Picks:
- 76ers moneyline (+136)
- Embiid over 24.5 points (-120)
Analysis: While Embiid's minutes may be limited in his return, the Knicks' struggles and Philadelphia's strong home record make the Sixers an attractive underdog bet. Paul George's improving form should help offset Maxey's absence, and Embiid typically produces even in limited minutes.
The Knicks' offseason additions of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges haven't yielded immediate results, making their status as road favorites questionable against an Embiid-led Sixers team.
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