Knicks vs. 76ers Odds, Picks & Predictions for Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3

Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers heads to South Philly on Friday night after the first two games were played at the iconic Madison Square Garden. The Knicks enter enemy territory with a 2-0 series lead after a dominant 39-point win in Game 1, but the 76ers showed some fight in Game 2 and nearly stole one on the road.

The Knicks have won five straight games dating back to their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, while the Sixers look to get back in the win column and avoid falling into a nightmarish 0-3 hole.

For the Sixers, all eyes will be on superstar center Joel Embiid and whether he’ll be ready to go for Game 3 after sitting out the previous game with hip and ankle injuries. Despite nearly pulling off a win in Game 2, Philadelphia has a much better chance of getting back into the series with Embiid on the floor, as seen during its first-round upset over Boston when he returned from appendicitis and helped eliminate the Celtics in seven games.

The Knicks also enter with injury concerns, as two key players, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby, carry questionable tags heading into Game 3. However, if New York can continue forcing turnovers against the Sixers and knocking down key shots, the Knicks could be well on their way to a 3-0 series lead with a chance to complete the sweep on Sunday.

Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 Info

• 📍 Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
• 📅 Date: Friday, May 8
• ⏰ Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
• 📺💻 TV/Streaming: Prime Video
• 🏀 Series: 2-0 Knicks

Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 Odds

The Knicks lead the series 2-0, but the 76ers are listed as slight home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Game 3 in Philadelphia:

• Moneyline: 76ers -125, Knicks +105
• Spread: 76ers -1.5 (-115), Knicks +1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over 213.5 points (-110), Under 213.5 points (-110)

With the Knicks looking like the better team through two games and Joel Embiid’s status still uncertain, New York is a massive favorite to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals at -1000 odds. If you’re feeling another comeback from the 76ers like last round, don’t be afraid to sign up with Hard Rock Bet and take a chance on the underdog at +650 odds to advance.

Knicks vs. 76ers Picks & Predictions for Game 3

Do you enjoy following team and player trends to help make wagers? Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers the perfect tool in the Stats Hub. Check out three player trends for Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 below:

Karl-Anthony Towns Assists Odds

Karl-Anthony Towns averaged just three assists per game during the regular season, but the Knicks’ big man has increased that number to 6.1 per game in the playoffs. It helps having Jalen Brunson on the floor, as he’s enjoying a stellar postseason and averaging the third-most points per game (27.4) of any player entering Friday night.

Towns has gone over 4.5 assists in each of his last five games, including two 10-assist performances in the first round against the Hawks and seven assists in Game 2 against the Sixers.

• Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 Player Prop Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 4.5 Assists (-140)

Jalen Brunson Assists Trend

Speaking of Brunson, he’s shooting lights out during this year’s playoffs, but there’s also an interesting trend regarding his assists heading into Game 3 in Philadelphia. The Knicks enter as slight underdogs on Friday night, and Brunson has recorded 10 or more assists in four consecutive games as an underdog against the 76ers.

Brunson is averaging 5.8 assists per game through eight playoff games and has gone over 6.5 assists in four of them. However, he had just three assists in Game 1 against Philadelphia before bouncing back with six assists in the narrow Game 2 win.

It’s also worth noting that if Joel Embiid is ruled out for a second straight game, the Knicks could easily become favorites by tip-off given how close the current betting lines are.

• Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 Player Prop Pick: Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 Assists (+110)

Paul George Threes Made Odds

We highlighted Paul George’s three-pointers market for Game 2, and we’re doing it again for Game 3. The veteran has continued to shoot well from beyond the arc despite cooling off late in the previous game.

Not only has George made over 2.5 threes in each of his last five games, but he’s also on a seven-game streak of knocking down three or more three-pointers, including five in the Game 2 loss to the Knicks. Even if Embiid returns Friday night, the Sixers will need George to remain aggressive from deep to pick up a win in Game 3 and make this a competitive series.

• Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 Player Prop Pick: Paul George Over 2.5 Threes Made (-130)

Knicks-76ers Key Injuries & Availability

Joel Embiid was listed as probable heading into Game 2 before being ruled out a few hours before tip-off with ankle and hip injuries. This time, he enters Game 3 listed as questionable. The Knicks were also without center Mitchell Robinson in Game 2 due to an illness and have since added two more key players to the injury report.

Be sure to monitor both teams’ injury reports leading up to tip-off, as any late changes could significantly impact Friday night’s basketball betting markets.

Knicks Injury Report

• Mitchell Robinson: PROBABLE (illness)
• Josh Hart: QUESTIONABLE (thumb)
• OG Anunoby: QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)

76ers Injury Report

• Joel Embiid: QUESTIONABLE (ankle)

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Referenced odds are subject to change.