76ers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 2

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The Philadelphia 76ers wrangled just 28 rebounds in their series-opening loss to the New York Knicks. That’ll happen when your opponent knocks down 63% of their shots.

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Philadelphia had no answers for a red-hot New York attack and pretty much packed it in by the third quarter, saving its legs for Game 2.

Forward Kelly Oubre Jr. led the Sixers with five boards in the blowout defeat, and our 76ers vs. Knicks predictions like him to keep cleaning the glass.

My NBA picks take Oubre to round up the rebounds on May 6.

76ers vs Knicks Game 2 prediction

76ers vs Knicks best bet: Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 5.5 Rebounds (+100)

Kelly Oubre Jr.’s role as a rebounder spikes in this series.

The New York Knicks’ high action drags center Joel Embiid away from the paint on defense, and his lack of mobility prevents him from crashing the glass.

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Oubre will often be the closest defender to the rim, and he’s active enough to contest for rebounds. He hauled in five boards on eight potential chances in just 27 minutes in Game 1.

So far in the postseason, Oubre is averaging 5.9 rebounds on 10.0 chances. New York’s shooting will regress in Game 2, leaving more rebounding opportunities, and Oubre’s projections sit at 6+ boards.

COVERS INTEL:

Before Oubre’s five rebounds in Game 1, the 6-foot-8 forward pulled down seven rebounds in each of his two meetings with the Knicks in the regular season.

76ers vs Knicks Game 2 same-game parlay

The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t pick up the pace in Game 1. The Knicks’ hot shooting forced them to start too many possessions from the inbounds.

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Philadelphia’s best plan of attack is to avoid the half-court defense by fueling fastbreaks and transition. New York won’t shoot as well as it did in the opener, but its offense is a tough solve for Philly.

Karl-Anthony Towns has been more of a playmaker for the Knicks in the playoffs. But with the 76ers trying to keep Joel Embiid anchored inside, KAT could see smaller checks and more space from the top of the key. He’ll either attack inside or let it fly from mid-range. Projections are as high as 22 points for Game 2.

76ers vs Knicks SGP

• Kelly Oubre Over 5.5 Rebounds

• Karl-Anthony Towns Over 18.5 Points

76ers vs Knicks odds for Game 2

• Spread: 76ers +7 | Knicks -7

• Moneyline: 76ers +225 | Knicks -275

• Over/Under: Over 215 | Under 215

76ers vs Knicks betting trend to know

The Knicks make good on big spreads at home. New York is 24-4 SU and 21-7 ATS (75%) when laying more than five points at Madison Square Garden, including 3-1 SU and ATS so far in the playoffs. Find more NBA betting trends for 76ers vs. Knicks.

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