This series is destined to go seven games with the 76s as the better team. Embiid had his best game of the series so far, putting up 50 points as the team put up 125 to win the game. As this series progresses, the team is getting consistent support from their role and bench players. The team is starting to play with more cohesive fluidity and it is showing up as wins. They shot 55% from the field, and 48% from the 3 point line. On the flip side, the Knicks might be without Robinson, one of their key players, which will be a blow to them in this game if he doesn't play. Other than that injury, both teams are playing the same starters in this game. Philadelphia are 25-16 straight up and 25-17-1 against the spread at home this season. They also went 40-11 straight up as the favorite. This is a must win game for the 76s as they need to tie the series up before going out on the road. A team doesn’t want to go down 3-1 before going on the road so expect maximum effort from Philadelphia. The Knicks are 4-12 against the spread in the last three seasons in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 and 1-3 against the spread this season. The Knicks are 8-13 against the spread as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. The Knicks are 5-9 against the spread as a # 2 seed in the playoffs. Philadelphia are 34-17 against the spread in the last three seasons off a home win by 10 points or more. The 76’s are 12-2 against the spread in their last 14 games. NY Knicks are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games.

Best bet: lay the points with Philadelphia.